Dry Memoir

The New York Times bestselling book, "Dry", now in its Tenth Anniversary Edition, has sold over half a million copies in paperback. As a child, I was addicted to "Bewitched" and idolized Darren Stevens the First. I vividly remember his routine – coming home from work, Samantha offering to fix him a drink, him resting his briefcase on the table, wiping his forehead with a monogrammed handkerchief, and requesting a double.

You may not realize it, but you've likely crossed paths with Augusten Burroughs. He could be the twentysomething guy in a nice suit you see on the street, in bars, on the subway, or at restaurants. He seems regular and ordinary, working in advertising. However, while most people stop at two drinks, Augusten spirals down with twelve. While others head home at midnight, Augusten never goes home at all. His loud ties, automated wake-up calls, and cologne-covered tongue can only mask his troubles for so long.

After his employers strongly suggest it, Augusten reluctantly finds himself in rehab, where his hopes of group therapy with Robert Downey Jr. are crushed by the stark reality of fluorescent lighting and paper slippers. Through self-examination, Augusten begins to see a glimmer of hope but soon faces his biggest challenge – returning to his familiar Manhattan life, but sober this time.

This memoir, "Dry", is a poignant and humorous account of love, loss, and the unconventional Higher Power of Starbucks. It chronicles Augusten's journey from addiction to sobriety, with all its struggles and triumphs.

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