A review by connorjdaley
I'm Glad My Mom Died, by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
A memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star about her upbringing and acting career. Who hasn’t been drawn in by the name of this alone?
What can be said about this one that hasn’t already been said? Probably nothing. This is dark, gritty, honest, bare, and overly revealing. It’s written like someone just needed to get the words out, and with the content involved, I’d bet that really was the case. Living out someone else’s dream is not something you should have to do. Parents shouldn’t live vicariously through their children. Your life should be your own.
An important view into how the world, mothers included, treat their daughters/girls and women. Personally a 5/5*. The author’s narration was an added gift to the novel.
What can be said about this one that hasn’t already been said? Probably nothing. This is dark, gritty, honest, bare, and overly revealing. It’s written like someone just needed to get the words out, and with the content involved, I’d bet that really was the case. Living out someone else’s dream is not something you should have to do. Parents shouldn’t live vicariously through their children. Your life should be your own.
An important view into how the world, mothers included, treat their daughters/girls and women. Personally a 5/5*. The author’s narration was an added gift to the novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Grief, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Death of parent, Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, and Mental illness