I read this as a child of a parent who hoards and has chronic depression. I have lived experience of the situations described; growing up in the unsafe living conditions, the stigma, the lack of support, the long term affects etc. I mention this to note that I already had an idea of the condition before reading.

I found the book to be informative, validating of my experience and observations of my mum (for example, I've never seen such a brilliant concise description of 'churning') and not at all condescending or judgemental. I think this is an excellent book introducing what hoarding is, the causes behind it, and most importantly, how to help people who hoard. This is a hugely misunderstood area by the public, and sadly by many social and health professionals. The advice given is easy to understand, clear, split into steps, and compassionate. I would recommend to people who want to help loved ones struggling with hoarding, and to all people who work in sectors in a position to interact and help people who hoard, e.g. (healthcare, social care, emergency services, essential services like electricians, plumbers, binmen etc.).