I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Title: I’m Glad My Mom Died

Author: Jennette McCurdy

Release Date: August 9, 2022

Length: 30 pages

Genre: Nonfiction / Memoir

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****My Review****

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

To say I was stunned when I saw the title is an understatement. As someone very close to her mother, I didn’t even want to look at this book. Nor did I read the synopsis.

Also, I prefer to read fiction, somehow memoirs are not appealing to me. Needless to say, this book wasn’t going to my TBR list.

But as the days passed, I kept hearing/reading more and more about this book. Great reviews and high opinions. That is the reason I decided to check her out. Just to understand what it is that attracts people so much.

Being famous brings countless difficulties. But for a child, all the weight of fame is significantly greater. Instead of a relaxed and happy childhood, these children are forced to live according to predetermined rules. Fulfilling the wishes of others, especially narcissistic parents, slowly destroys the child in them and robs them of everything that makes them happy.

This book offers us a complete insight into how horrifying Hollywood is. Especially towards child actors. But this is also a masterful display of how manipulative love can be. How parents’ love for children can become the main weapon that has the power to destroy everything around it. Including the child, they claim to love.

As someone who’s never watched Nickelodeon, I was drawn into this whole story even more. Shocked by certain details, stunned by the events. And as a mother, I was furious that a parent would do all that to a child. A child who is eager for love and understanding. A child who wants to play and enjoy simple things.

I rarely read memoirs, they just aren’t my cup of tea. But this book surprised me with its complexity and detailed presentation of all the topics covered. The fast pace and finely balanced descriptions and details did not let me get bored even for a moment.

The harshness of the descriptions and the painful reality was shown with excellently created language structures. So punchy, without sweet talk and detours. This style further adds to the integrity of the entire story.

Finely and chronologically conveyed, with effectively chosen scenes that fully capture the dysfunctionality and difficulties faced by Jennette in her childhood. The details of Jennette’s mother’s behavior, the narcissism, and manipulativeness were too harsh. Sort of even triggering.

As you turn the pages, you just can’t help but feel her sincerity, as well as her dry humor. Which vividly captures for you all her indignation and pain. And you inevitably sympathize with her, wishing her only happiness in the future.

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy is super impactful. A book that depicts a hidden picture that unfortunately we can’t see on the small screen while we enjoy all the talents of famous children. And I think that before any parent decides to plunge their child into the waters of Hollywood, they should read I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy first.

If you want to know what is hidden in the background of Hollywood, read this book. With a concise yet impactful writing style, well-defined thoughts, seasoned with enough seriousness but also dry humor, I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy a book worth reading.