Augusten 's alcoholic father , Norman , proves to be of no help .
Augusten Burroughs ' mother , Deirdre , who wishes to become a famous poet , suffers from severe mood swings and erratic behavior .
Augusten Burroughs 's alcoholic father , Norman , proves to be of no help .
Augusten Burroughs ' mother , Deirdre , who wishes to become a famous poet , suffers from severe mood swings and erratic behavior .