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For a book about a child growing up in a hoarding environment, I found this to be surprisingly tragic. Like many others, I'm addicted the popular tv shows that feature, and some might argue exploit, this mental health issue. If you look around online, it's not hard to find articles and forum comments that are very judgmental, and often times vicious, toward the people who appear on these shows. It's not uncommon for viewers to suggest that watching "Hoarders" is inspiration to clean their own homes. It's easy to forget that these are human beings-- not motivational tools.

Kimberly Rae Miller puts a very human face on the issue of hoarding. Her father has no memories of his childhood, at all. His parents were hard-core alcoholics and whatever happened to him in his youth was protectively erased by his brain. Her mother grew up unloved by neglectful parents. She suffers with an extreme spinal condition because her parent's couldn't be bothered to get her a back brace as a child. Kimberly's father starts as the catalyst for the hoarding situation. He's fond of papers, any paper, and radios. Their house quickly fills of them. Her mother is angry at the mess, but also ultimately resigned to it. She eventually becomes a compulsive shopper who adds to the hoard.

The hoard slowly takes over the family's life. Their first house burns down in a fire, spurred on by the mounds of paper, killing all the family pets. Her parents separate for a time, partly to keep CPS from discovering their true living conditions. The boiler explodes, and they have to start taking weekly showers at a local gym. Then they discover a surprise living in their attic, the reveal of which literally had me screeching at my Kindle.

This is a very well-written memoir, better than many I've read from professional writers. The author is likable and down to earth. I think some people will be confused, maybe even put off, by her forgiving nature to her parents. But I get it. My interest in hoarding actually comes from my husband's family-- both he and his mother have hoarding tendencies. Yet, I grew up in a dysfunctional environment, and I could relate to every inner struggle with her parents. I wish her the best of luck going forward and dealing with her parents as they continue to age.


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Coming Clean A Memoir Kimberly Rae Miller 9780544025837 Books Reviews

I really enjoyed this book. I like true stories, especially stories about someone overcoming the odds that are against them. Kimberly Rae Miller does a great job of detailing her life with hoarder parents (first her father and then, later, her mother). Her parents are almost abusive in their hoarder ways and there are times when she is not in a living situation that would be acceptable to any Human Services employee. The book does hit a small "plateau" in the middle when she is telling the stories of her college life and love life, but she never falls into yawn territory for me, and she is soon back to her hoarding parents. She loves her parents deeply and it is evident in this book. I enjoyed this so much and have recommended it to many friends and co-workers. I found myself rooting for her and for her parents throughout almost the entire book. This book deserves five stars and more.
How did she not fall prey to the same disorder? Did the nightmares ever end? I hope Kimberly Rae Miller finds a way to reach out to her fans, because this was a fabulous read for us! I have no hoarders in my history, just one friend who will be in perpetual denial. I love the historical format, & really respect how she was able to write about falling apart and losing hope over and over, yet still had such abiding love for her parents. I'm just thrilled to know that she has found love and the comfort she has need for so long. Will there be a sequel? So much tragedy in such a feel-good book!
I read this book in less than 18 hours it was that gripping. If you’re on the fence then I cannot recommend going for it and buying it more. This book really helped me on a deeper personal level. I don’t know if Kimberly Rae Miller reads these reviews, but I hope she reads this one so I can sincerely thank her for writing this memoir. As a kid from Long Island with parents similar to hers, this book really helped me and I’m so grateful for it. This book perfectly reflect the challenges of parent-child relationships throughout life and the impact mental illness of a parent can have on a person. She conveys a mindfulness of the situation with the utmost respect and also honesty with her own feelings. This is an incredible memoir.
This is a memoir written by a girl who grew up with parents who were hoarders. While some people might think that hoarders are lazy and selfish, Kimberly is of the notion that it is a form of mental illness. I tend to agree.
Kimberly Miller shows her ability as a writer who is connected to her material, and presents it to the reader in a way that is open and forthright. It took guts to write this and expose herself to whatever criticism that would arise. The author discusses the embarrassment that came from living with hoarding parents, and how she has come to deal with it.
If we broaden our minds another step, we see the stigma that persists from living with or being related to those who suffer from a mental illness. I liked this book because it gets past the judgements we make on people who suffer from debilitating issues and makes them still, above all, human beings.
For a book about a child growing up in a hoarding environment, I found this to be surprisingly tragic. Like many others, I'm addicted the popular tv shows that feature, and some might argue exploit, this mental health issue. If you look around online, it's not hard to find articles and forum comments that are very judgmental, and often times vicious, toward the people who appear on these shows. It's not uncommon for viewers to suggest that watching "Hoarders" is inspiration to clean their own homes. It's easy to forget that these are human beings-- not motivational tools.

Kimberly Rae Miller puts a very human face on the issue of hoarding. Her father has no memories of his childhood, at all. His parents were hard-core alcoholics and whatever happened to him in his youth was protectively erased by his brain. Her mother grew up unloved by neglectful parents. She suffers with an extreme spinal condition because her parent's couldn't be bothered to get her a back brace as a child. Kimberly's father starts as the catalyst for the hoarding situation. He's fond of papers, any paper, and radios. Their house quickly fills of them. Her mother is angry at the mess, but also ultimately resigned to it. She eventually becomes a compulsive shopper who adds to the hoard.

The hoard slowly takes over the family's life. Their first house burns down in a fire, spurred on by the mounds of paper, killing all the family pets. Her parents separate for a time, partly to keep CPS from discovering their true living conditions. The boiler explodes, and they have to start taking weekly showers at a local gym. Then they discover a surprise living in their attic, the reveal of which literally had me screeching at my .

This is a very well-written memoir, better than many I've read from professional writers. The author is likable and down to earth. I think some people will be confused, maybe even put off, by her forgiving nature to her parents. But I get it. My interest in hoarding actually comes from my husband's family-- both he and his mother have hoarding tendencies. Yet, I grew up in a dysfunctional environment, and I could relate to every inner struggle with her parents. I wish her the best of luck going forward and dealing with her parents as they continue to age.