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Jennette McCurdy
American writer, director, podcaster, singer, and former actress.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
I'm Glad My Mom Died
- Pages
- 320
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Jennette McCurdy was six years old when her mother enrolled her in acting, chasing the Hollywood dream she wanted for herself. What followed was a childhood organized entirely around her mother's approval: auditions, a breakout role as Sam on Nickelodeon's iCarly, and a mother who monitored her body, taught her calorie restriction as "a secret between us," and controlled nearly every part of her life.
In this memoir — adapted from her acclaimed one-woman show — McCurdy writes with startling honesty and a mordant sense of humor about eating disorders, addiction, the pressures of early fame, and the disorienting grief and relief that came after her mother's death in 2013. It is a book about untangling love from harm, and about learning to want a life of one's own.
A number-one New York Times bestseller that spent years on the list, I'm Glad My Mom Died became one of the most talked-about memoirs of the decade for the clarity and dark wit McCurdy brings to painful material.
Genres
ALA Alex Award (2023)Goodreads Choice Award (2022)Lincoln Award (2025)She Reads Best of Award (2022)
Frequently asked questions
Is "I'm Glad My Mom Died" a memoir?
Yes, this book is a memoir written by Jennette McCurdy, detailing her personal experiences and reflections on her life and relationship with her mother.
Does this book discuss eating disorders?
The author openly discusses her struggles with eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia, and how these issues were intertwined with her upbringing and career.
What is the primary focus of the book?
The book primarily focuses on Jennette McCurdy's complex relationship with her abusive mother, her experiences as a child actor, and her journey toward healing and self-discovery after her mother's death.