A review by bookedbymadeline
I'm Glad My Mom Died, by Jennette McCurdy
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
5.0
This book is a heartbreaking look at Jeannette McCurdy’s life and rise to fame as a child actor. She is vulnerable and opens up about dealing with mental illness, and abusive narcissistic mother, and her eating disorder. This book has a lot of triggering topics but it’s well worth the read.
The way McCurdy tells her story is so well written that it gripped me from the beginning. I liked the short chapters so I could pick it up whenever I had a few spare moments. Some of the topics were relatable for me and it made me feel seen at times. I admire and respect Jennette’s raw honesty and bravery in writing this book.
The way McCurdy tells her story is so well written that it gripped me from the beginning. I liked the short chapters so I could pick it up whenever I had a few spare moments. Some of the topics were relatable for me and it made me feel seen at times. I admire and respect Jennette’s raw honesty and bravery in writing this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Mental illness, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Vomit, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Misogyny, Cancer, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, and Addiction