Rating: 5 Stars
Release Date: August 9, 2022
Format: Audiobook
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
From the Publisher:
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.
Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I’m Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.
Review: "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy is a deeply moving and incredibly honest memoir that explores the author's complex relationship with her mother, who passed away from cancer when McCurdy was just a teenager. With unflinching candor and raw emotion, McCurdy delves into the pain, guilt, and confusion she felt in the aftermath of her mother's death, as well as the ways in which her grief affected her relationships with family and friends.
What sets this memoir apart from other books about loss is the author's willingness to explore the complicated and often uncomfortable emotions that can arise in the wake of a loved one's passing. McCurdy does not shy away from the anger, resentment, and even relief that she felt when her mother died, and her honesty is both refreshing and cathartic.
Listening to her narrate the audiobook added another layer of personalization to their reading experience I was not expecting. Hearing her tell her story felt like she was speaking to a friend and it honestly made for a much more impactful experience come from her.
Throughout the book, she grapples with larger questions about life, death, and what it means to truly live. Her insights are profound and moving, and her prose is both lyrical and accessible. By the end of "I'm Glad My Mom Died," you feel like you have gone on a journey with her, both heart-wrenching and ultimately hopeful.
Final Thoughts: Overall, "I'm Glad My Mom Died" is a powerful and beautifully written memoir that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of losing a loved one. It is a testament to the power of honesty, vulnerability, and the human spirit, and it deserves a place on every bookshelf.
TW: Eating disorder, mental abuse parent death, cancer
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