"House Rules" is a memoir written by Rachel Sontag, published in 2008. The book chronicles Sontag's experience growing up with a mother who suffered from severe mental illness, and the impact that her mother's illness had on her and her family. Sontag shares the story of her childhood and adolescence, detailing the various struggles and challenges she faced as a result of her mother's illness. She also explores the impact of mental illness on society as a whole, and the ways in which it is often stigmatized and misunderstood. Through her personal story, Sontag offers a candid and honest look at the complexities of mental illness, and the toll it can take on those who live with it. The book has been praised for its raw and powerful writing, as well as its insightful exploration of mental illness and its effects.