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Randy O. Frost
Randy Frost received his PhD from the University of Kansas and is currently the Harold and Elsa Israel Professor of Psychology at Smith College in Massachusetts. He has published numerous scientific articles on OCD, hoarding, and perfectionism, and his work has been funded by the Obsessive... show more

Randy Frost received his PhD from the University of Kansas and is currently the Harold and Elsa Israel Professor of Psychology at Smith College in Massachusetts. He has published numerous scientific articles on OCD, hoarding, and perfectionism, and his work has been funded by the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and the National Institute of Mental Health. His newest book is called Stuff: Compulsive hoarding and the meaning of things. Frost's other books include Compulsive Hoarding and Acquiring: Therapist Guide and an accompanying workbook, as well as Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding.
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Hipster Ariel's Literary Grotto
Hipster Ariel's Literary Grotto rated it 10 years ago
Both my father and my mother in-law hoard in a big way. In the case of my father, it's to the point where he won't give me my inheritance from my great-great grandmother even though the deal was to give it to me when I bought my first home. My mother in-law's case is a bit more pronounced. She has s...
audreyhawkins
audreyhawkins rated it 13 years ago
Very engaging and compassionate study of hoarders. I found it a little repetitive at times, and I would have liked a little more on the "meaning of things" side. Still, it's fascinating reading.
Stephanie's books and other things
Stephanie's books and other things rated it 13 years ago
I have one dog and three cats, onec at more than my limit. Any cat above two is “crazy cat women” territory (in my own circumstances) I'm hoping the presence of the dog would offset this. My mom thinks three cats = animal hoarder.She didn’t have to worry, I’m neither an animal hoarder nor a stuf...
Barrita
Barrita rated it 13 years ago
No sé si sentirme mejor o peor por mi ligero caso de hoarding.
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 13 years ago
I've seen a few epsiodes of the Hoarders TV show so I was curious about this book. The book takes a much less sensationalized approach with case studies, the psychological basis for the problems, and the approaches to treating them. Not terribly engrossing but usually very interesting.
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