"Running with Scissors" is a memoir by Augusten Burroughs that recounts his unconventional upbringing. The book details his experiences living with the eccentric family of his mother's psychiatrist, Dr. Finch, after his parents' tumultuous divorce. The narrative explores themes of mental illness, family dysfunction, and the search for identity. Burroughs uses humor and vivid storytelling to depict his chaotic childhood, highlighting the challenges he faced while growing up in a non-traditional environment. The memoir has received both critical acclaim and controversy for its candid portrayal of his life.