Like many others reading this book, iCarly was a big part of my childhood. Sam was my favorite character from the start and I was super excited to hear that Jennette McCurdy had written a memoir. 

Both engaging and heartbreaking, Jennette takes us through her childhood focusing largely on her career as a child actor and the complicated relationship with her mother. After her mother’s death, the realization of the extent of the abuse she suffered starts to come to light. The last part of the book discusses her battle with anxiety, eating disorders, and addiction.

Despite the heavy topics, most of the book is written with whit. Everything is presented matter-of-factly yet doesn't go into super graphic details. The audiobook felt especially personal. I'm glad this was the way I chose to read it.