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Start of Part 1: Chapter 1, Just Do It

• Augusten Burroughs has been an advertising prodigy since he was 19.
• Augusten goes out drinking with his undertaker friend Jim.
• Though he needs to go to bed early in order to meet Faberge clients in the morning, Augusten does not go to sleep until 4 am.

Chapter 2, Those Fucking Eggs

• Augusten is clearly hung over in his meeting with the Faberge clients.
• Augusten misses the global brand meeting, angering his boss and Greer.
• Augusten's advertising company stages an intervention, compelling to go to Proud Institute for treatment.

• Pighead tells Augusten he is happy he is going to rehab.

• Augusten accuses his father of abusing him.

Chapter 3, Nothing to be Proud Of

• Augusten arrives at Proud Institute in Minnesota.
• Augusten immediately wants to leave.
• Augusten realizes he drinks more than he should.

• Augusten befriends Brian the doctor Valium addict.

Chapter 4, Alcoholism for Beginners

• Augusten...

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