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Génial, Ma Mère Est Morte ! by Jennette McCurdy

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I have so so so much respect and gratitude for Jennette McCurdy for firstly living through all of the horrific shit she went through in her life (you literally could not guess 
HALF of it), but also for sharing it so candidly in this book. Her story of growth, rebuilding and rediscovering herself, and of overcoming every kind of adversity is equal parts funny and heartbreaking. This book is proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel for people living through eating disorders, narcissistic parents, alcoholism, or even (although less likely) childhood stardom. Bonus half star for the 2-3 page chapters, making it super easy to read in bites!

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McCurdy’s writing style is raw, vulnerable, and so compelling that I was drawn into every word. 

As a viewer of her Nickelodeon shows, her story behind the scenes/screens is so shockingly painful and heart-wrenching. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book and felt myself having a hard time putting it down (“one more page…one more chapter…two more chapters…”). I’m left feeling sad and empathetic for McCurdy and her experiences of abuse and grief but also a sense of hope and wonder around recovery and finding yourself after feeling like you were trying to be someone/something else for so long.

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Jennette McCurdy is very courageous in the writing of this autobiographical book. The trauma she suffered at the hands of her narcissistic mother is evident in all facets of her adult life. Her writing is solid and I enjoyed listening to her reading the audiobook - hearing her choke up discussing her first breakthrough with her therapist is very affecting. Overall not a groundbreaking work of literature but an interesting read and insight into child acting and emotional child abuse. 

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