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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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Very good writing, loved it.

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How do you rate someone's life? Jennette McCurdy has seemingly lived so many, but it all boils down into depression and loneliness and mental illness in the pages of this book. I'm so happy she's doing better for herself, and I hope she stays that way.

I grew up watching her, so I could picture the moments she would describe in the real world. When she talks about pictures leaking or a specific scene they had to film or being at an event, I can remember that. Knowing what went on behind the scenes now, however, makes those moments turn upside down. I don't regret being happy and watching those moments, but I can reflect on them now because (to a much lesser degree) I feel like I went through that as well. Faking a life that would end up cemented in some kind of history, only to be broken behind the scenes. 

I wish her well. And I hope she can choose her OWN thing for her life.

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I must join the chorus of praise for this fantastic memoir.
The reader is taken on a gripping and emotional journey through Jennette McCurdy’s life, carried by her excellent sense of humor.
The book covers some dark topics, but I never felt discomfort, thanks to the incredible writing style.
I had expected there to be more focus on iCarly, but Jennette wisely chooses to stay true to the book’s theme: her relationship with her mother.
I would recommend this book to anyone who can handle a story about child abuse. 

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