reading_oyster 's review for:

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

4.5

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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The only memoir/biography type book that I really enjoyed. It's really hard to read at some parts of the books but that's exactly how it should be. These kind of topics are hard to talk about and I applaud Jennette for working so hard on her journey and sharing it. I totally recommend reading this book. It really opens your eyes on the reality of child actors. It gives insight on her choices in life, why she stopped acting, and why she refused to do the reboot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit

Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent

Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis