jessixhfn's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Body shaming, Cancer, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
madeleineclaire's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
alanaaaa's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Body shaming, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
sarah_elaine's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Vomit
tallerding's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Vomit, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Addiction, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
nat_dalkiewicz's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Eating disorder, Cancer, Vomit, Terminal illness, and Emotional abuse
gritsgritsgrits's review against another edition
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Death of parent, Vomit, and Cancer
Minor: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Blood
kaitlyn01's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve rewatched icarly recently and in a way feel guilty for that. Knowing all the trauma she was going through filming the show in her personal life and on set with “The Creator” who we all know is Dan Schneider. It’s inspiring however to see her come on the other side of everything.
She took back control of her life. By writing this book she took back control. It’s amazing to read the progress and see the strength that she has through all her hardships. Her book is a good reminder not to put people, even if they’re family, on a pedestal. At the end of the day they are just a person capable of hurting you as much as any other person you could come across. Not saying we should all be paranoid, but to not excuse the feelings we get toward someone. All our feelings and emotions are valid and it’s okay to recognize and understand them.
Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, Child abuse, Death of parent, Vomit, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, and Suicidal thoughts
gingerbooknerd3's review against another edition
Graphic: Eating disorder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, Grief, Sexual content, Vomit, Addiction, Body shaming, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Blood, Drug use, and Gaslighting
jordan_noel's review against another edition
5.0
We begin looking at her mom through the eyes of a hopeful, desperate, eager-to-please child who’s faced with situations even adults shouldn’t have to look at. We end with a strong woman recognizing the injustice of what’s done to her, and having the strength and courage to fight past it.
McCurdy explores toxic relationships, eating disorders, and what being in the child entertainment industry really means for a pleasing child.
Her commentary on people and social situations is blunt and often very amusing.
She describes the world in such a way that it’s obvious she’s decided she should come finally come first. She’s bold and humble in the face of every shitty situation life throws at her. I thought it was a great book.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Terminal illness, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Child abuse, and Cancer
Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Grief, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
Minor: Cursing and Drug use