In this memoir, actress Jennette McCurdy recounts her complicated relationship with her controlling mother, her experiences as a child star, and her journey to reclaim her identity. With sharp wit and emotional honesty, she addresses eating disorders, abuse, and the pressures of fame. The title reflects her hard-won liberation from a toxic dynamic. Balancing dark humor with vulnerability, I’m Glad My Mom Died is a powerful story of trauma, survival, and self-discovery.
About Jennette McCurdy
An American actress, singer, and author, who gained significant recognition for her candid and powerful memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died. The book offers a raw and honest account of her experiences as a child actor, her abusive relationship with her mother, and her struggles with eating disorders. McCurdy's unflinching vulnerability and dark humor resonated widely, highlighting themes of trauma, healing, and self-discovery in the entertainment industry.
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