73 pages • 2 hours read
Jennette McCurdyI'm Glad My Mom Died
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy chronicles her experiences as a child star on Nickelodeon and her complex relationship with her mother, touching on themes like body image, family dynamics, love, and the child acting industry. Sensitive topics include emotional and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and mental health.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
McCurdy's I'm Glad My Mom Died delivers a raw, compelling memoir that navigates the complexities of abusive parental relationships and Hollywood pressures. Praised for its honest and poignant writing, it resonates emotionally with readers. Some critique its intense, unfiltered nature, yet many find it an essential read on resilience and self-discovery.
Who Should Read I'm Glad My Mom Died?
Readers who enjoyed Educated by Tara Westover and Wild by Cheryl Strayed will find I'm Glad My Mom Died compelling. This memoir, marked by resilience and dark humor, appeals to those interested in celebrity life, overcoming personal trauma, and the journey to self-discovery and independence.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Mothers
Values/Ideas: Fame
Humor
Modern Classic Fiction
Biography
Mental Illness
Trauma / Abuse / Violence