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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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arialovegreen's review against another edition

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5.0

It is hard for me to give this book anything other than five stars for two reasons: 1) it is someone telling their own story, and 2) it is someone telling that story *excellently*.

Jennette McCurdy is a born writer. She writes in a way that is raw, personable, and to the point with just a splash of dry humor and a hefty amount of powerful truths. McCurdy's voice is distinguished and unique in her writing.

McCurdy tells her story with devastating honesty. She shares events that I don't think I would ever feel comfortable speaking out loud to another human being, much less open about them up to the whole world to read or hear. But that devastating honesty is what made this book a hard-hitter - made it feel more real, less polished, and in my opinion, intensely significant. 

She did not have to write this, but the world is better for it. I would recommend to anyone to read this book. It is a microcosm of the horrible, beautiful reality of being a modern human being and the capacity for healing and assuming responsibility over our own lives in the face of tragedies that happen to us. 

I cannot wait to see what other kind of books McCurdy goes on to write. 

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4.75

Amazing read, her way of describing her relationship with her mother was perfect 

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4.5


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hexxchen's review against another edition

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3.75

Simply written.
(A lot of humor probably got lost in German translation. But I can't reinforce the judgement of being humerous and making lemonade with this book.)

It is honestly just very sad. It makes you angry at CPS, at the whole family, at the film industry. The first 1/3 of the book made me sick. I still finished it in 4 days.

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3.75


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saramarie_reads's review against another edition

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4.5

Listen to the audiobook!

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sparker117's review

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3.75


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riotgrrrl92's review

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5.0

Five stars. This is a perfect book. Even if I had no idea who this actress was, it would be a perfect book. Jennette removes herself from the character of Sam in a way I hope she’s proud of. I’m sure many other readers like myself went in with the excitement of reading Sam Bucket’s harrowing tale of backstage abuse, but that’s not what this book is at all. I met Jennette within the first few pages and was amazed at what I saw. This book has made me rethink the ethics of not just child actors, but all of Hollywood. Her tell-all is deep, hard-hitting, and at times devastating. But I was mostly blown away by her ability to write. She is an expert author. Her word choice, pace, cadence, and dark wit is so punchy and left me really impressed. I really hope she continues to write, if writing is what she enjoys doing. This will stay with me for a very long time. 

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4.25


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5.0


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