I’m Glad My Mom Died Book Review

This was quite the memoir, I’ll tell you that much. I experienced a myriad of emotions while reading this: shock, disgust, joy, compassion, and more. Here’s my book review…

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Overview

• Average Rating: 4.56 stars
• My Rating: 4 stars
• Genres: Nonfiction, memoir
• Descriptors: Emotional, reflective, sad
• Pace: Fast-paced
• CW/TW: Graphic — eating disorder, child abuse, emotional abuse, Moderate — alcoholism. To see the full list click here.

Summary

A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor — including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother — and how she retook control of her life.

My Book Review

I’d wanted to read this as soon as it came out, but didn’t get a chance to buy a copy until now. I read this in two days. It would have been one but I had to practice some self-restraint and go to bed at a decent hour.

The good thing about short chapters is that it’s easier to read. Either way I was hooked from the…