A review by rhi_reading
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I’d never heard of Jennette McCurdy or been much in to memoirs as a genre, so I’m not sure why I thought I’d give this a go, but I’m immensely glad that I did.
Jennette has a relatable and immersive way of writing, and she captures each character, setting and emotion so succinctly that you feel you know her as a close friend from only a few pages in. It takes immense bravery and vulnerability to allow the world in to your most private thoughts like this, and Jennette never flinches or backs down. I will recommend this book to anyone who will listen, and quite a few who won’t.
Jennette has a relatable and immersive way of writing, and she captures each character, setting and emotion so succinctly that you feel you know her as a close friend from only a few pages in. It takes immense bravery and vulnerability to allow the world in to your most private thoughts like this, and Jennette never flinches or backs down. I will recommend this book to anyone who will listen, and quite a few who won’t.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Death of parent, Cancer, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual content