Possible Side Effects by Augusten Burroughs

() As with much of Burrough's work, there are some very original, entertaining aspects of his storytelling. And his life is far from ordinary, so he's certainly got some interesting things to say.

Many of his tales are wildly hilarious, and even gave me activity ideas to fill my own time. (Like composing fake personal ads.)

The author doesn't hold back. He is the first to criticize his own past thoughts/actions, and to make light of everything and anything around him. Though not all of his tales are particularly funny-ha-ha.
One that is especially dark, "The Forecast for Sommer," describes an instance of suicide. A family friend shows him how she uses her own coffin as a bookcase. Not long after, she kills herself.
He also speaks of his mother's mental illness, the various frustrations he encounters during his advertising years, his alcoholism, and 'his' dating scene.

This author continually leaves readers wondering if he's actually describing real events from his life. But truth is often stranger than fiction. And I like his honest stories much better than his fake ones. (e.g. Sellevision) Of course, I've always been a sucker for reality.