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Book Review of A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father

A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father


Professional whiner whines again. Describing his behavior to his father in early chapters I myself felt an urge to push the needy little fellow away. We all have problems, most not as major as Burroughs, but few of us had perfect raisings. He has once again used every ounce of negativity to present a pitiful picture. And, indeed, if he lives every day figuring out how abused he was he probably is pitiful. But, I suspect he lounges in a fairly comfy setting, eating, drinking, visiting, and accepting praise from other pro discontents. Done with Burroughs. He uses words skillfully, got to say that. Unfortunately he hasn't much to say and has already said it repeatedly. It's like reading Jane Eyre & knowing the secret of the story on page 1.