I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - Book Review

Date read: 5/31/2022-6/1/2022

Pub. Date: 8/9/2022

Format read: Kindle

Rating: 5/5 stars

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I was able to read this for free thanks to Net Galley, although that does not affect my opinion of the actual book. Growing up, I knew who Jennette McCurdy was. I watched her all the time through a television screen, and so, I was very excited when I learned that she was releasing her own memoir. I’ll admit, the title of this memoir is sad, however McCurdy has a reason for why she chose it and if you have followed her for long enough or have read the book, you’ll know why. Without spoiling too much, I do need to warn you that there can be some triggering things mentioned in this book (I.e. eating disorders, addiction, abuse), however that is also mentioned in the book’s description. I became invested in this book, felt my heart break at moments knowing that these are the things that McCurdy had to grow up living with in regards to her family, reading about “The Creator” of some Nickelodeon shows and how he treated people. If you are a fan of McCurdy, grew up watching her, or just want to learn about what it’s like growing up in the public eye, this memoir is for you. She did not hold back and she truly is meant to be a writer.