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I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
This story was severely intense. The detail about Jennette’s life, especially her eating disorders, was so difficult for me to read at times because of how gruesome it was described. But it’s her story, she told it how it is and I appreciate that very much. She didn’t try to mask anything.
The book starts off immediately grabbing your attention. The first part of the book is told through a child’s pov which only made the book more heartbreaking. As the story continued, as she aged into her older years, the writing became more mature. She began growing hatred in her heart and it was so interesting to read. You were growing with her, she was showing you exactly what she went through and how it made her feel.
Jennette wrote this book in a way that feels so personal, she couldn’t have chosen a better writing style.
I have never experienced such anger and sadness while reading. I was so furious at times I would have to stop reading for a while and go back later.
The detail about her eating disorders was BRUTAL. DON’T TAKE THESE TRIGGER WARNINGS LIGHTLY. Jennette’s story is important, and I’m unbelievably happy that she is able to tell it, but don’t read this book unless you emotionally are ready for it. This isn’t a piece of everyday fiction, this is real traumas she’s been through.
I loved this book tough, I’m so glad I was able to read her story.
The book starts off immediately grabbing your attention. The first part of the book is told through a child’s pov which only made the book more heartbreaking. As the story continued, as she aged into her older years, the writing became more mature. She began growing hatred in her heart and it was so interesting to read. You were growing with her, she was showing you exactly what she went through and how it made her feel.
Jennette wrote this book in a way that feels so personal, she couldn’t have chosen a better writing style.
I have never experienced such anger and sadness while reading. I was so furious at times I would have to stop reading for a while and go back later.
The detail about her eating disorders was BRUTAL. DON’T TAKE THESE TRIGGER WARNINGS LIGHTLY. Jennette’s story is important, and I’m unbelievably happy that she is able to tell it, but don’t read this book unless you emotionally are ready for it. This isn’t a piece of everyday fiction, this is real traumas she’s been through.
I loved this book tough, I’m so glad I was able to read her story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny