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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
5.0
highly recommend (but only after you read the content warnings)
Thank you to libro for the advanced copy of I’M GLAD MY MOM DIED by Jennette McCurdy
CWs: eating disorder (see below), death of parent, vomit, fatphobia, dieting, alcoholism, schizophrenia, physical and emotional abuse, drug abuse, child abuse
I was not expecting this memoir to be so amazing. I watched iCarly but never really followed Jennettee or heard much else about her, but hearing the story of someone who I watched on TV growing up, and hearing her struggles while to the world she seemed so happy and living “the dream.” OOF. For me to have related to some of Jennette’s struggles hit hard.
This book has 80+ chapters that are short but powerful. Highly recommend on audio - Jennette narrates it and does a fantastic job.
Regarding the eating disorder CW, there are detailed descriptions of eating disorder behaviors and actions. I would not recommend it if you are recently recovering or experiencing an eating disorder. Some of it was hard to read.There are specific weight, calorie, and size mentions.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Vomit
Minor: Drug abuse