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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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I’m a bit older than the target audience of her peak childhood acting career but was vaguely familiar with her from kids TV. Admittedly, that’s why this sat on my TBR for so long, but I do NOT regret finally digging in after the hype. I’d recommend this book whether or not you’ve ever heard of her. Due to library availability, I listened on audiobook only (expertly dictated by her), and I’m looking forward to getting the text version to revisit. 

It’s poignant yet super accessible and grounded. Jennette is candid and vulnerable in a way that strikes just the right tone and weight for me, particularly when it comes to [celeb] memoirs — avoiding the trap of romanticizing/glamorizing, dramatizing, or minimizing trauma. Although there is smart and witty humor woven in her narrative voice, the sense of pain and healing she has gone through is palpable and undeniably heart-wrenching. 

She demonstrates incredible self-awareness in both blunt and subtle ways as she earnestly muses on life’s many complicated and messy nuances layered through an insightful recollection of her harrowing personal story. There are so many ways to resonate and relate to her insecurities and challenges, regardless if you directly share any similar experiences or not. It just feels so raw and honest, and it encouraged a deeper level of introspection into my own life — not that I’m remotely a former childhood star nor have I struggled with the level of abuse or disordered eating she has, but more so from a human being and self-growth perspective.

I’m thoroughly impressed, moved, and inspired by this beautifully executed book. Rooting for Jennette! 

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A really good biography. It’s a real eye opener into the stressful and detrimental nature of Hollywood and especially child actors of abusive parents. I feel for Jennette and I admire how strong and brave she is for putting her story out there. I highly recommend listening to the audio book at the same time as reading, which is what I did, because it’s narrated by the author herself. 

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I loved the story overall. I loved the cynicism of her outer world look. It's understandable as to why, but I also enjoyed the realistic approach to this. It's realistic as to how she's have to shove everything down and now that her mother isn't there to coach her and keep her shoving it, it ends up manifesting itself into her addictions and eating disorder. This ultimately affects her outward look on life. I enjoyed the writing very much and was deeply enthralled by it! It's very good in its foreshadow and the gaslighting that comes with abusive mothers who attempt to live vicariously through their daughters. My one issue about this book is that I wished she talked more about overcoming the false foundation she lived on. Coming to terms that her mother isn't an angel but a horrible person who abused her. 

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Growing up watching icarly I’d been wanting to read this book so long, listening to Jenette tell her story was a hard look into the world of being a child star and having an extreme stage mom, to say the least. What she went through was so shocking as someone who couldn’t tell growing up watching her, and im glad she got to get all she wanted out there. There were many parts that were tough to read but they’re raw and vulnerable and I appreciate that.

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I am too old and don't know Jennette McCurdy or have even heard of iCarly, so I didn't pick up the book for a long time. I really should have believed the hype and read it earlier. 

The description of Jennette's childhood and the relationship with her mother (and the terrible impact both had on her even after the death of Mom) are truly heartbreaking and I am happy that she has been able to close that chapter. 

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The German translation was good and the audiobook narration was well-done! 

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heartbreaking, humorous, and insightful. i'm not a regular audiobook enjoyer, but when it comes to memoirs and true autobiographies, there's something really special about hearing their story from their own words. mccurdy wrote and spoke with a perfect pace and i'm so glad she is able to do what she has always loved now.
what she went through was so disturbing but i'm glad she felt empowered enough to change the tide and share her story. i'm sure this is a very important book for her and others who have gone through something similar. read this!!!

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