Extended Summary - The House We Grew Up In: Based On The Book By Lisa Jewell

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE HOUSE WE GREW UP IN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LISA JEWELL

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

The House and Its Decline

Family Dynamics

The History of the Family

Growing Distance

A Deteriorating Bond

Secrets Unveiled

Attempts to Reconcile

The Final Break

A New Beginning

General Analysis of "The House We Grew Up In"

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The House We Grew Up In" by Lisa Jewell explores the complex dynamics of the Bird family, centered around Lorelei, a mother whose compulsive hoarding has a profound impact on her children. The novel alternates between past and present, revealing the deep emotional scars left by Lorelei’s eccentric and often overwhelming behavior. As the children grow up and move away, they attempt to reconnect with their childhood home, now a symbol of decay and dysfunction. The book delves into themes of family, mental illness, secrets, and the struggle to reconcile with one's past.

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Release date

Audiobook: January 4, 2025