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I'm Glad My Mom Died

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022

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Jennette McCurdy

I'm Glad My Mom Died

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy chronicles her experiences as a child star on Nickelodeon and her complex relationship with her mother, touching on themes like body image, family dynamics, love, and the child acting industry. Sensitive topics include emotional and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and mental health.

Emotional

Unnerving

Dark

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.6

1,219,493 ratings

91%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

McCurdy's I'm Glad My Mom Died delivers a raw, compelling memoir that navigates the complexities of abusive parental relationships and Hollywood pressures. Praised for its honest and poignant writing, it resonates emotionally with readers. Some critique its intense, unfiltered nature, yet many find it an essential read on resilience and self-discovery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I'm Glad My Mom Died?

Readers who enjoyed Educated by Tara Westover and Wild by Cheryl Strayed will find I'm Glad My Mom Died compelling. This memoir, marked by resilience and dark humor, appeals to those interested in celebrity life, overcoming personal trauma, and the journey to self-discovery and independence.

4.6

1,219,493 ratings

91%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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