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A review by laurenleigh
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
5.0
The hype is so real! What an incredible, poignant, hilarious memoir. McCurdy somehow balances humor with unfiltered depictions of her disastrous childhood. Certainly major content warnings for child abuse, narcissistic caregivers, and eating disorders, but it never felt too dark to handle. If anything, her light touch may get her messages across even further. Having opportunities to literally laugh out loud at the absurdity gives a respite from the intensity. Even though fame is rare, the issues she faced are anything but. I hope readers take away that unsolicited comments on someone’s body is never a good idea. Even if you think you’re giving a compliment, you have no idea what that person is going through and you may be congratulating unhealthy and disordered habits. Also A+ audio performance!!
Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment