A review by corapiki
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.25


Audiobook rating: 4.2/5
As someone who doesn't do audiobooks, I really appreciate that the chapters were so short and engaging. Each felt like a snippet, a quick look into some very heavy stuff McCurdy has lived through. It allowed me to focus on her story. I cussed and shoutedmememlir, or say "guuuurrrrrrl" more often than I care to admit. 😅

While for the majority of the book it def feels like she's reading off a script/letter, she impersonates her mother, grandmother, Miranda Cosgroves', and others very well. And regardless if she realizes it or not, she brings in a neurodiverse perspective into social relationships. Add her dry humor and sarcasm, and the whole book feel incredibly relatable.

Its easy to follow along. No frilly, robust language. Very approachable read. But, the topics are very heavy. Childhood abuse, anorexia and bulimia (encouraged by her mother), religious trauma, gross adult men (if you've seen the Netflix show, you'll know) taking advantage of her as a teen, familial manipulation, a partner that became schizophrenic and believed himself Jesus, alcoholism, and so much guilt. 

Sidenote: I'd say this is a 16+ sort of book. She is quite descriptive in some of the situations she faced, especially her eating disorders and some sexual situations (not graphic tho).

Overall, I highly recommend listening.
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