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Coming Clean

By: Kimberly Rae Miller
Narrated by: Kimberly Rae Miller
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Kim Miller is an immaculately put-together woman with a great career, a loving boyfriend, and a tidy apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. You would never guess that Kim grew up behind the closed doors of her family’s idyllic Long Island house, navigating between teetering stacks of aging newspapers, broken computers, and boxes upon boxes of unused junk festering in every room - the product of her father’s painful and unending struggle with hoarding. In this moving coming-of-age story, Kim brings to life her rat-infested home, her childhood consumed by concealing her father’s shameful secret from friends, and the emotional burden that ultimately led to an attempt to take her own life. And in beautiful prose, Miller sheds light on her complicated yet loving relationship with her parents that has thrived in spite of the odds.

Coming Clean is a story about recognizing where we come from and the relationships that define us - and about finding peace in the homes we make for ourselves.

©2013 Kimberly Rae Miller (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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A great listen, story, and reader.

Loved it! thank you for sharing this story. it's always interesting to find out the flip side to any story.

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Very honest, very well-written.

An honest, vulnerable story about mental illness and the strength of family. I appreciated her kind, thoughtful point of view. It was very moving.

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Must Read For Children of Hoarders

I was drawn in from the beginning. Kim is extremely relatable. This isn't just a story that I relate to because I grew up in a similar home environment because both of my parents are hoarders, but it is a story about strength, overcoming, unconditional love, boundaries, and perseverance. If there's anyone in your life that struggles with addiction or OCD, you will benefit from this memoir.

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Wonderful story

What a moving story. Keeps you enthralled the entire time. Didn’t want to stop listening. It moved me to tears multiple times, made me smile often.

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Fascinating look into the world of hoarding

Passionate tale of family love despite circumstances. Really enjoyed the fact that the author read the book. It authenticated the story.

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A fascinating look into the hoarding world

A child survivor of hoarding parents. A great read. Love the author's voice, very soothing and non- judgmental. How she managed to stay sane in such dire circumstances is truly amazing. Great insight into this common American problem.

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Wow!

Nice insight into hoarding! I hope you are happy and enjoying life now Kimberly Rae!

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Sad but eye opening story

I loved this book. I do prefer true stories, and while my situation was not nearly as bad as hers. I understand the struggles she had.

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Beautiful

Coming Clean is a must read! The narration by author Kimberly Rae Miller is magical.

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Very Well Written

This book grabbed my attention from the beginning and held my interest throughout. The narration was excellent. It was an interesting perspective to hear from a child growing up in the house of a hoarder.

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