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Coming Clean

A Memoir

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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. Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking Feel-Good
Compelling Memoir • Honest Storytelling • Authentic Emotional Narration • Loving Relationship • Emotional Journey
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What did you love best about Coming Clean?

It was a well organized story about the emotional struggles resulting from growing up with hoarding parents. I didn't have to backtrack, thinking I missed a key piece of information. The story and narration flowed smoothly and kept my interest.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the honesty of the writer. Her struggles on several levels were sad, but fascinating.

What about Kimberly Rae Miller’s performance did you like?

Loved the performance! Her voice is smooth and clear with appropriate inflection. The fact that it was HER story came through stunningly in the narration.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I'd love to read/hear more works by this author.

Very well done!

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This was one of those "in between" books. While waiting for a couple of books to be released, I came upon this one. This is a story about a girl living with parents who are hoarders. The beginning was a little slow, but eventually I found myself amazed as to what this girl had to go through. I can't imagine having to go to a gym to bathe because my bathtub at home is full of junk. The idea of having to wake my mother because I can hear rats crawling in my room, makes me shiver. This book really makes you think about what children of hoarders go through, makes you angry with the parents yet you feel for them at the same time.

Thought provoking...

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My father is a hoarder and this book touched on many of the feelings of shame, embarrassment, and frustration I have had. I feel that I am very much like Kimberly. I'm not sure if someone who has not dealt with hoarding would enjoy it as much but for me it helped me feel better about my experiences.

Hoarding parent

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I love this book and will listen or read again. It's a wonderful story, has incredible perspective, I was there through the whole book. She exposes the true vulnerability of life, and love with a hint of humor. A precious story...

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kimberly Rea, but each character is special,

Which character – as performed by Kimberly Rae Miller – was your favorite?

Kimberly Rae Miller is also easy to listen to. I didn't realize the author was reading the story, she's so great I checked because to had find out who was taking me away!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I was listening as I hung wallpaper, I hardly knew I was there and was happy to listen as long as possible.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait to listen to something else she's done. Awesome all the way around!

Superb Author, an Amazing Story

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I didn't expect it to be so enjoyably but it was delightful but it was. Took me awhile to get through it . I couldn't do it in one sitting. I enjoyed it and learned something too.I would recommend it to anyone.

Loved it.

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If ever you loved your parents, for the way they loved you in spite of their flaws...this is your book.

The narration is wonderful and only the second narration that I felt was perfect (the other being Middlesex).

Warm as a blanket from the dryer.

A love story

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Loved this book and what a treat knowing that it's a real story written and narrated by the same person. Kimberly is an excellent author. Her story and narration of it will make you laugh, cry, and feel so many emotions inbetween. My husband and I listened to this book on a road trip. We both loved it!

Unbelievably fun, emotional, smart, witty, clever

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Just seem like the same old thing happened over and over and over again. But I guess it is reality and a lot of people’s life.

It was ok

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I have worked with hoarders on a professional level and agave a close personal friend who grew up the same as the author. it really brought me back into what I saw her go through. well done

great story, told simply, and read wonderfully

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Beautifully written! Writer the narrator which made book even better. A must read. Want to read more of her story.

Great Book!

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