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A review by kyrstin_p1989
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.5
The way this memoir is written tricks the reader into thinking that the topic is light and happy when the reality is, Jennette’s story is utterly wrong in every way. Narcissistic parents exploit their children in irreparable and unforgivable ways and Jennette’s mom is no different. There were parts of this book that were so relatable, especially the manipulation. Even though I experienced a narcissistic parent in a different context than Jennette the parallels were spot-on. I particularly appreciated the last page — I agree with the author, that we glorify the dead too much, refusing to see the person who was.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria