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I'm Glad My Mom Died

Jennette McCurdy

4.5 AVERAGE

darbyfionna's review

4.75

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sawsan's review against another edition

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So powerful in its rawness, I don't want to rate this as this is a documentation of someone's actual life, but if I were to regard the writing? It was absolutely phenomenal, the humour Janet bestows upon the reader is like a haven for when things get dark and daunting. She is so strong to have come out with this memoir; it sheds light on harsh topics like abuse, mother-daughter SA, and the dangers imposed upon child actors. Her experiences were harrowing, but she somehow turned the devastation into hope. 

annie384's review against another edition

4.0

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4.5

isaiconica's review against another edition

5.0

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Me resulta complicadísimo valorar una autobiografía. ¿Qué se supone que valoro, que hayas tenido una vida tan dura como para tener tanto que contar y llamar la atención? Yo que sé, me parece raro valorar la vida de la gente.

Dicho esto, me dispongo a decir que me ha gustado mucho este libro. Me ha gustado lo que cuenta y cómo lo cuenta, que supongo que es lo importante. Hablar del abuso de su madre en todos los sentidos, de enfermedades mentales y de desórdenes alimenticios es todavía esencial y, si lo hace alguien que ha sido una referente para tanta gente joven, creo que tiene aún más impacto.

Y para terminar, simplemente disculparme. No sé si me ha pasado solo a mí, pero después de leer sus vivencias me siento realmente culpable por haber sido fan de Sam, porque sí, Sam ha sido fácilmente mi personaje fav de Nikelodeon y ahora sé lo mucho que ella odió toda esa experiencia.

therkive's review against another edition

4.0

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I think everyone should read this book, specifically in audiobook format (as it's narrated by Jennette McCurdy herself), and especially if they grew up watching McCurdy on screen. Because it's a memoir, I don't feel comfortable sharing an opinion other than the fact that it was both eye-opening and so painful - my empathy for McCurdy's experiences and pride at her growth/overcoming her struggles know no bounds.

6byseptember's review

5.0

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aswathy_laila's review against another edition

5.0

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electronicalice's review against another edition

5.0

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m_noor2007's review

4.0

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sisonandre_i's review

4.0

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