A review by ollyreads_972
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

emotional informative sad medium-paced

4.5

It’s rare to finish a memoir thinking, “I’m genuinely glad her mom is dead” and yet, here we are. What Jennette endured is horrifying, and a brutal reminder that a child is not an extension of their parent nor the vessel for their unfulfilled dreams . 

Her honest, sharp voice made this an unforgettable read.

And as someone who’s struggled with an eating disorder after a major weight loss, those chapters hit painfully close to home. I’m proud of her for continuing the fight and I truly hope she’s happy now, finally doing what she wants.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship