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A review by batbaby
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
TW: for people who struggle with ED it is sometimes is written with the narrative of in an ED mindset so this might be triggering or resurface those thoughts and feelings, look after yourself
I really enjoyed the way Jennette found humour and the internal monologue jokes. I think the hard topics were handled well, the ed topics were a little graphic for me but only because I understand the lived experience. This book covers some really hard topics and unpacks feelings of idolisation. I liked how the chapters were layer out and the pacing as it progressed through her life to modern day. I’d love to read more of her writing and I hope she gets into screenwriting/plays like her younger self wanted to.
I really enjoyed the way Jennette found humour and the internal monologue jokes. I think the hard topics were handled well, the ed topics were a little graphic for me but only because I understand the lived experience. This book covers some really hard topics and unpacks feelings of idolisation. I liked how the chapters were layer out and the pacing as it progressed through her life to modern day. I’d love to read more of her writing and I hope she gets into screenwriting/plays like her younger self wanted to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Stalking