Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

5657 reviews

hannahcomer4d's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

3.5

I found myself not wanting to listen because of the unrelenting trauma. And I get it--that's her life. But the lack of reflection throughout, choosing to stay current, made it much more difficult to take, like listening in on a therapy session without the therapist (in most chapters).

While I found the story overall fascinating and am very grateful she's in recovery, I almost wonder if she would have benefited from more time and practice before writing this. Maybe her writing would have improved and the work would have felt more balanced. 

I hope she has a chance to grow in her craft and write more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Eating disorder

daniellemtd's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

The author is very brave for putting her story in writing and sharing it with us. I hope she continues to heal and be a role model for change for others. I liked that she wrote about the difficulties of her life with honesty and humor.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Eating disorder, and Cancer

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicidal thoughts

jovanh's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Pretty much what I expected. McCurdy is a good writer and is extremely charming and relatable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Vomit, Addiction, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Stalking, Infidelity, and Mental illness

awaywiththefae's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad slow-paced

5.0

The best memoir I've ever read. Her ability to add humour into such a dark story is amazing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Cancer, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, and Addiction

mandorlaby's review against another edition

emotional funny informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Body shaming, Drug use, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Gaslighting

danams16's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Listened to audiobook with Emily & sparked a good conversation about mental illness, accountability, & parenting

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Child abuse, Vomit, Addiction, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Death, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Medical content, Stalking, and Sexual assault

soph_marie's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Eating disorder

Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders

trying_ceratops's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative fast-paced

3.75

Very quick read/listen. Eye-opening to the life of being an actor in Hollywood, especially a child actor. If you watched Quiet On Set, you’ll be interested in this. Definitely a bit sad but very well told and informative. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Fatphobia, Alcohol, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Eating disorder, Dysphoria, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Cancer, Drug use, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Excrement, and Sexual content

collsin05's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, Vomit, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Death of parent, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Vomit, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Grief, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

squidneyboi's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

5.0

triggering, intense, emotional. overall you just come to be so proud of her for even being in the headspace to write this

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death of parent, and Vomit

Moderate: Sexual assault