How to Keep House While Drowning

Bookseller recommendation

“I absolutely loved the book and wanted to immediately listen to it again! I was also thrilled to be reading a book written by a Licensed Professional Counselor about cleaning of all things! This book's primary focus is mental health, and this is the lens in which cleaning is viewed from. Davis addresses trauma and how it can impact the completion of certain tasks in the home, introduces self-care kits and placing them around the house, and dedicates a portion of her book on caring for Black hair. What I think is most important about this book is its emphasis on disconnecting cleaning, morality, and identity. You are not a bad parent or person if your home is messy. Throughout the book, Davis offers and encourages self-compassionate reframing of thoughts about cleaning. She prompts the reader to reflect on where these thoughts and feelings about cleaning and its assumed connection to self-worth and competency come from. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support, or wish to have a healthier relationship with cleaning and yourself, I would highly recommend this book.”

— R. Aimee • The Bluestocking Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Like a good podcast that you wish you could always return to and underline, this audiobook is a perfect morale boost. Davis gives practical advice and language around what normally feels insurmountable.”

— Tiffany • Wild Geese Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“This was recommended through the many ADHD resources I follow, and as a person with ADHD wow did this blow me away! The kindness and gentleness around hygiene that can feel new when 'lazy', 'dirty' and 'slob' are all too often applied is just so lovely. The intentionality of the whole book--down to the structure, font, and shortened path offered - just shows who this book was made for. And the actual content is incredibly helpful and not just platitudes. This book is here to stay as my go-to gift book to college students, graduates, friends, literally anyone. I loved it!”

— Nyawira • Page 158 Books