Menu
Release Date: 9 August 2022
Author: Jennette McCurdy
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
A poignant and humorous memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy, detailing her journey as a former child actor, which includes struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and a complex relationship with her controlling mother. This is the story of how she reclaimed her life.
Jennette McCurdy's journey began at six years old with her first audition. Her mother's aspiration for her daughter to become a star led Jennette to go to great lengths to please her, including enduring "calorie restriction," weighing herself multiple times a day, and undergoing extensive makeovers at home, all while being chastised by her mother. Until the age of sixteen, she was even bathed by her mother, who had access to her diaries, emails, and all her earnings.
In I'm Glad My Mom Died, Jennette shares these experiences candidly, as well as the fallout of achieving fame through her role in the Nickelodeon series iCarly. While her mother revels in the success—emailing fan club moderators and befriending paparazzi—Jennette grapples with anxiety, shame, and self-hatred, leading to eating disorders and troubled relationships. The situation escalates when her mother passes away from cancer shortly after Jennette stars in the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande. Ultimately, through therapy and stepping away from acting, Jennette begins her recovery and discovers what she truly wants in life.
With a refreshing mix of dark humor and raw honesty, I'm Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring narrative of resilience, independence, and the newfound joy of mundane acts like shampooing her own hair.
Check out all genres and international bestseller titles exclusively on www.booksadora.com, explore categories like memoirs, biographies, and more!