This book deserves all the praise it has been getting. McCurdy communicates her emotions throughout her life so well. I am able to completely understand how she was able to both love and hate her mother throughout her life despite obviously having time to reflect on it at the time of writing. The way she described her eating disorders was heartbreaking, but done so effectively that I get it. It's horrible but I get it. All these heavy moments throughout her life were equally balanced with some great moments of humor. I think this was a really great read and I would recommend it across the board.