abigailhaagen 's review for:

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

5.0

challenging dark emotional informative reflective fast-paced

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Holy cow that was a good book. McCurdy's writing talent is incredible, and she has a beautiful way of showing things instead of telling, which made the story all the more powerful. I also loved the short chapter lengths, and how each was a small vignette from her life. It was super engrossing. According to Libby, I read this book in 4 hours and 35 minutes. Excellent writing, excellent book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent

Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment