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I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
It’s hard for me to describe this book. I’m amazed at how sad and funny it can be. It does very well in telling the phases of youth. I found the narrative story telling of upsetting moments so powerful. There was even lots of humor and post-irony to them, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I find myself relating to a lot of Jenette’s experiences with her mother, always wanting to please her, wanting her to just be happy and doing anything for it. Being your mother’s best friend is not something anyone should be.
Overall, I think this book was very well written and executed. A great memoir. 5/5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault