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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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I'm Glad My Mom Died is a #1 New York Times bestselling memoir by Jennette McCurdy, the former iCarly star, detailing her struggles with an abusive mother, eating disorders, and addiction while navigating ...

I'm Glad My Mom Died is a #1 New York Times bestselling memoir by Jennette McCurdy, the former iCarly star, detailing her struggles with an abusive mother, eating disorders, and addiction while navigating child stardom. The book is acclaimed for its raw honesty, dark humor, and inspiring story of resilience and independence.

Summary

The memoir is a candid and often heartbreaking account of McCurdy's life, divided into two parts: "Before" and "After" her mother's death from cancer in 2013. Jennette's mother, Debra McCurdy, pushed her into acting at age six and controlled nearly every aspect of her life, including her diet (enforcing "calorie restriction") and personal hygiene well into her teenage years. Jennette's desire to please her mother led to a host of personal struggles, including anxiety, shame, eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), and addiction.

The book chronicles her time as a child actress on Nickelodeon shows like iCarly and its spin-off Sam & Cat, the pressures of fame, and her strained relationship with a producer referred to pseudonymously as "The Creator". After her mother's death, Jennette's issues initially worsened, but she eventually discovered therapy, quit acting, and embarked on a journey of recovery to reclaim control over her life.

Reviews and Impact

I'm Glad My Mom Died received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and readers alike, who praise McCurdy's writing style, candor, and the book's ability to blend tragedy with humor.

Critical Acclaim: The book was a commercial phenomenon, selling millions of copies and winning the 2022 Goodreads Choice Award for Memoir & Autobiography and the 2023 American Library Association Alex Award. Publishers Weekly called it "insightful and incisive, heartbreaking and raw".
User Opinions: Reviewers describe the book as "raw, honest and wise," and commend McCurdy for giving a voice to those with complicated parental relationships. Many found it a quick, compelling read that sheds light on the dark realities of child stardom and emotional abuse. The audiobook, narrated by the author, is highly recommended by many for the added emotional depth and authenticity of hearing the story in her own voice.

Where to Purchase

You can purchase I'm Glad My Mom Died in various formats, including hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

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Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821

Waterstones

https://www.waterstones.com/book/im-glad-my-mom-died/jennette-mccurdy/9781982185831

Simon & Schuster

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/Jennette-McCurdy/9781982185831

Audible

https://www.audible.com/blog/summary-im-glad-my-mom-died-by-jennette-mccurdy