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The House We Grew Up In
From the New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone…
OUR HOUSE. OUR FAMILY. OUR SECRETS.
Meet the picture-perfect Bird family: pragmatic Meg, dreamy Beth, and towheaded twins Rory and Rhys, one an adventurous troublemaker, the other his slighter, more sensitive counterpart. Their father is a sweet, gangly man, but it’s their beautiful, free-spirited mother Lorelei who spins at the center. In those early years, Lorelei tries to freeze time by filling their simple brick house with precious mementos. Easter egg foils are her favorite. Craft supplies, too. She hangs all of the children’s art, to her husband’s chagrin.
Then one Easter weekend, a tragedy so devastating occurs that, almost imperceptibly, it begins to tear the family apart. Years pass and the children have become adults, while Lorelei has become the county’s worst hoarder. She has alienated her husband and children and has been living as a recluse. But then something happens that beckons the Bird family back to the house they grew up in—to finally understand the events of that long-ago Easter weekend and to unearth the many secrets hidden within the nooks and crannies of home.
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Reviews
Nonsense. Too long. Round and round. Thank God it’s done.
By Geri Wolf
Very different from other books by this author. Drags quite a bit and the characters and actions are tough to understand or relate to. I liked it but it’s a strange read!
By HKSims
It was entertaining and comforting to peek into another family’s life that is more screwed up than my own. It also gives hope that things can be worked out and history does not necessarily have to repeat itself
By Nutzaboutcooking
This book dove into so many needed family issues. Secrets, shame, mistakes etc. All of this lead one woman to suffer in silence and try to satisfy her pain by hoarding. This is a serious condition that plagues millions of people and I love the way the author presented it! My daughter in laws mother is a horde and she tries to help her mother the best she can. Her mother has even shown promise in starting to release and get rid of things. We just pray this will continue. Thank you, Jess
By 2justsieG
Wow. I was so attached to this book and loved it so much. Easily one of the most talented writers, I brag about her weeks later. Would give 5 stars if the ending weren’t so unsatisfying/boring/movie like. So disappointing.
By Elizabethmmm