'An engrossing, sympathetic exploration of living with hoarder parents.' - Kirkus Reviews

Miller never invited anyone home and had to adopt a 'decoy' house to be dropped off at by friends Stuff and unused purchases were piled so high that little room was left for the family even to eat or sleep or use the bathrooms.' - Publishers Weekly 'Harrowing As a child Miller realized her family wasn't like other people's families with tidy, presentable homes far from it. One can only admire Miller's courage in coming clean.' - Booklist This searing tale of the damage caused by the disease reflects Miller's deep consideration of her experience a deeply affecting, remarkably thoughtful, and well-reasoned book, yet the horror is always there. I really liked Coming Clean too but I agree with Michelew that this book doesn't have the depth of Glass Castle.

It has been awhile since I read Glass Castle but it is one of the most memorable books I have ever read. Have you also read Glass Castle? Compare and Contrast Coming Clean and Glass Castle I am beginning to take books to the local places that accept such donations because I have far too many and no room for more shelves. It is extremely hard for me to part with either. It motivated me as well I just need to get started! - debyĭo you relate to Kim's father’s hoarding habit? Do you own anything that you can't get rid of because it has too much sentimental value? I recently stayed with a friend who has become a hoarder over the years. carmen sĭid this book change your life in anyway? Doesn't she talk about unopened boxes piled up from Amazon? It would be a treasure hunt to see what was in all those boxes. Not until she was diagnosed and taking medication did things calm down but much of the resentments on the children were already in. My mom was bipolar and not diagnosed until much lter in her life. Some of the recent comments posted about Coming Clean:Īre there parts of your family history that you've needed to keep secret? How has that affected your life?

Coming Clean by Kimberly Rae Miller