A Wolf at the Table
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A Wolf at the Table is a 2008 memoir
by Augusten Burroughs
that recounts his turbulent childhood relationship with his father. In the summer of 2007, Burroughs announced on his official website that the book would be released on . In an interview with Wikinews
, Burroughs said that many of his fans may have trouble with the book. A Wolf at the Table spent six weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list
, reaching number 2 in its first week. It also reached number 9 on the Wall Street Journals Best Seller List.
Tegan Quin of the duo Tegan and Sara
wrote a song titled His Love which was performed at various book openings and occasionally at the Quin twin's concerts.
Memoir
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by Augusten Burroughs
Augusten Burroughs
Augusten Xon Burroughs is an American writer known for his New York Times bestselling memoir Running with Scissors .- Life :...
that recounts his turbulent childhood relationship with his father. In the summer of 2007, Burroughs announced on his official website that the book would be released on . In an interview with Wikinews
Wikinews
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, Burroughs said that many of his fans may have trouble with the book. A Wolf at the Table spent six weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list
New York Times Best Seller list
The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. It is published weekly in The New York Times Book Review magazine, which is published in the Sunday edition of The New York Times and as a stand-alone publication...
, reaching number 2 in its first week. It also reached number 9 on the Wall Street Journals Best Seller List.
Tegan Quin of the duo Tegan and Sara
Tegan and Sara
Tegan and Sara are a Canadian indie band composed of identical twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin . Both Tegan and Sara play guitar and keyboard and write songs.-History:...
wrote a song titled His Love which was performed at various book openings and occasionally at the Quin twin's concerts.