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A review by kris_mccracken
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
3.0
I went into reading "I'm Glad My Mom Died" despite having no idea who the author was or anything about her previous work as a child actor. The positive reviews, coupled with an interesting title and cover, drew me in.
We get a tale of growing up with a narcissistic and abusive mother who pushed her daughter into acting at a young age and controlled every aspect of her life. There is some seriously triggering material here, with a lot of detail on eating disorders, addiction, self-hatred, toxic relationships, and the pressure and loneliness of being famous.
Written in a light, witty, candid and engaging style, McCurdy doesn't shy away from the ugly truths of her life and the conflicted nature of her feelings about her mother. She manages to find enough pathos, humour and optimism in them. Indeed, she frankly explores the difficulty of recovery and how she learned to accept herself, work towards healing and the pursuit of new dreams.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 1/2
We get a tale of growing up with a narcissistic and abusive mother who pushed her daughter into acting at a young age and controlled every aspect of her life. There is some seriously triggering material here, with a lot of detail on eating disorders, addiction, self-hatred, toxic relationships, and the pressure and loneliness of being famous.
Written in a light, witty, candid and engaging style, McCurdy doesn't shy away from the ugly truths of her life and the conflicted nature of her feelings about her mother. She manages to find enough pathos, humour and optimism in them. Indeed, she frankly explores the difficulty of recovery and how she learned to accept herself, work towards healing and the pursuit of new dreams.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 1/2