In 'I'm Glad My Mom Died', Jennette McCurdy tells the heartbreaking tale of the complicated and mostly toxic relationship she had with her late mother, how much it affected her in the past both physically and mentally and how she managed to overcome it.
The extremely sensible subject matter of this book makes it almost impossible to review. The experiences shared by the author are harrowing, and yet I believe that by talking about them McCurdy does not only help herself move forward but others that have or are still suffering the same type of abuse she did for so many years. She does a splendid job at narrating the many challenges she faced while being raised by a manipulative egocentric abusive mother. Moreover, despite the dark topics discussed, I found the memoir incredibly engaging, and heartfelt.
I wan't a Nickelodeon kid. However, there was one Nickelodeon show that I was a fan of and that was iCarly. And the reason why I loved iCarly so much was Jennette McCurdy's character, Sam. Unlike most female characters from my youth, Sam wasn't girlish, proper and nice. She was sarcastic, brash, and cool and I loved her for it. But while hundreds of girls around the world found solace in "Sam", the actress that portrayed her was drowning. Plenty of people must have noticed Jennette McCurdy's struggles, and yet as long as she brought them success, nobody cared. And while I know it must have been one of the hardest things she has ever done, I believe (and hope) that by telling her story, McCurdy will be able to help other kids, celebrities or not, that are facing the same struggles.
Overall, I believe this is an amazing book to learn more about the challenges that many young celebrities face. It was an incredible eye opening, and heartfelt memoir. I definitively recommend it.
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