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I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy is a heartbreaking yet hilarious memoir that delves into the life of the former child actor known for her roles in iCarly and Sam & Cat. This raw and unflinching account reveals Jennette’s struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and her complicated relationship with her overbearing mother, shedding light on how she ultimately took control of her life.

At the tender age of six, Jennette McCurdy had her first acting audition, driven by her mother’s dream of stardom for her only daughter. Desperate to make her mother happy, Jennette complied with everything her mom demanded, including severe calorie restriction, daily weigh-ins, and extensive at-home makeovers. Her mother’s obsession with perfection extended to tinting her eyelashes and even showering her until she was sixteen, while controlling every aspect of Jennette’s life, from her diaries to her email and income.

In I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recounts these experiences in vivid detail, narrating the journey from her early auditions to her breakthrough role in the Nickelodeon series iCarly. While her mother reveled in Jennette’s fame, establishing connections with fan clubs and paparazzi, Jennette grappled with intense anxiety, shame, and self-loathing. These struggles led to eating disorders, addiction, and tumultuous relationships, which only intensified after her mother’s death from cancer during Jennette’s lead role in the iCarly spinoff, Sam & Cat.

Jennette’s story takes a turn as she discovers therapy and quits acting, embarking on a path of recovery and self-discovery. For the first time, she starts to determine what she truly wants for herself.

Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I’m Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring narrative of resilience, independence, and the simple joys of taking control of one’s life, such as shampooing your own hair.

• Language: English
• Author: Jennette McCurdy
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 320
• ISBN: 9781982185824
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