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jukebox's review against another edition
5.0
It might be triggering to people who have dealt with eating disorders since it’s very descriptive in that area, but I appreciate that she spoke out so honestly about it all including her relationship with her narcissistic mother.
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Addiction, and Alcoholism
hollye6's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Mental illness, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual assault
m1923's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Eating disorder, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
ttnnllrr's review against another edition
5.0
We see many examples of abuse from her mother while reading from the point of view of a girl stuck in believing her mother was a good person. McCurdy describes her mother’s decision to force her into an acting career at an early age and her encouragement of eating disorders.
When her mom dies, we watch Jennette grapple with the pain of losing her best friend, while finally realizing just how much her mother had put her through.
I really enjoyed reading this book, it was very moving to hear McCurdy’s story and how she was able to find herself despite the awful circumstances she was put through during most of her life. I resonate deeply with the struggles she has with food and body image, it was great to read about her recovery!
This book made me feel all of the emotions. It made me laugh and it made me cry. It is so uplifting to read about the life of an amazing woman who was able to grow from her dark times. I am so happy Jennette is now thriving in a life she wants and loves!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
aoife_mdc's review
4.25
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Cancer
solarel's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Body shaming, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Medical content, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Self harm, and Terminal illness
dewalt335's review
5.0
Jennette’s openness, vulnerability, and honesty was on display throughout the entire book. You can tell she did the work and did it the right way. This was an inspiring read to me both professionally and personally. Though it was difficult to read at times due to the content and triggers she discusses, it’s all there. She put herself out there and deserves any and all praise she receives.
I wish you the best in life Jennette.👏🏽
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Mental illness, Eating disorder, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Vomit
Moderate: Terminal illness, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Medical content
orlagal's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Cancer, Infidelity, Grief, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Bullying, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
cigarete_smoke's review
5.0
Graphic: Incest, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
elizabethkircher's review
5.0
Everyone wants fame to some degree... but is it worth it?
It was so difficult to read about the abuse from her mother. Children trust and love so blindly. Its just cruel to take advantage of that and break down a child into something you wanted for yourself but never had. To imagine the amount of stress and burden Jennette was carrying at such a young age is a painful reminder that unfortunately there are family situations as bleak as hers. I hope through her recovery she is able to grow and show herself the unconditional love she gave to those who were not deserving
Graphic: Fatphobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pedophilia, Self harm, Death of parent, Death, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Cancer, Drug abuse, Grief, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness