My Brother's Keeper by Marcia Davenport 1954

My Brother's Keeper by Marcia Davenport 1954 Inspired by the 1947 New York Times articles detailing items taken from the Collyer's brownstone after their deaths, Davenport constructs a tale of the Holt brothers, one a failing concert pianist and the other a naval architect, and the events that prompted them to become recluses in later life Though it is obvious that the brothers suffer from the mental illness that causes compulsive hoarding, Davenport treats the subject matter with compassion, showing how severe childhood trauma can have lasting consequences, even until death. Dust Jacket shows some wear Book in good 1954 condition 447 pages Inven:VW23