This is a fascinating account of how people get to the point that their living space is unlivable because of the sheer volume of possessions they can't manage to get rid of. The authors explore case histories and the psychological and neurological reasons behind hoarding behavior. There's a little bit of someone you know in here.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Stuff : compulsive hoarding and the meaning of things
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nonfiction,
psychology,
reviewed by FK
This is a fascinating account of how people get to the point that their living space is unlivable because of the sheer volume of possessions they can't manage to get rid of. The authors explore case histories and the psychological and neurological reasons behind hoarding behavior. There's a little bit of someone you know in here.
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