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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I don't think I can say anything that hasn't been already said. This book is a hard read in general, but also is a hard read for fans of her career. I grew up watching iCarly, so of course I know her as her role on the show. It makes me sick knowing just a portion of what she went through, from her early years to now.
I will say this is a story that is inspiring to anyone whose had to deal with trauma. By the end of the book, you feel hopeful that Jennette can finally live her own life. Side note: how the hell did no other adult in the house notice the abuse going on? Like, how did these kids not end up in CPS at some point (it is mentioned that a neighbor did call CPS once, but other than that there is no mention of external intervention). The abuse in that household was staggering (and that's only from what was included in the novel, there was probably more going on that wasn't mentioned) and it's just really sad what she, her brothers, and everyone in that house had to go through.
I will say this is a story that is inspiring to anyone whose had to deal with trauma. By the end of the book, you feel hopeful that Jennette can finally live her own life. Side note: how the hell did no other adult in the house notice the abuse going on? Like, how did these kids not end up in CPS at some point (it is mentioned that a neighbor did call CPS once, but other than that there is no mention of external intervention). The abuse in that household was staggering (and that's only from what was included in the novel, there was probably more going on that wasn't mentioned) and it's just really sad what she, her brothers, and everyone in that house had to go through.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Rape, Medical content, and Grief