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I'm Glad My Mom Died

Book • 2022

Jannettte Mcury

In this memoir, Jennette McCurdy recounts her life as a successful child actress on Nickelodeon, her brief career in country music, and the troubled and controlling relationship she had with her mother, Debra, who died from cancer in 2013.

The book is divided into two sections, 'Before' and 'After', detailing events before and after her mother's death.

McCurdy discusses her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and the systemic issues of the child star system.

The memoir is praised for its raw honesty, dark humor, and McCurdy's unique voice, which makes the book both heartbreaking and engaging.

Mentioned by

Kaya Scodelario

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by Jeanette McCurdy in the context of her book about her experiences as a child actor and her abusive mother.

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Discussed by

Marina Hyde

in relation to Jeanette McCurdy's experiences as a child actor.

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Mentioned by

Brett Cooper

as an example of a book that illustrates the exploitation of child actors in Hollywood.

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Mentioned by

Elizabeth Day

as a book she loved and was obsessed with.

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Mentioned as a biography that has performed well on BookTok.

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Mentioned by

Drake Bell

when discussing the challenges faced by child actors in the entertainment industry.

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Recommended by

Amanda Brooks

as a surprisingly hilarious audiobook.

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Mentioned by Jeanette McCurdy in her 2022 memoir.

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Mentioned as being similar to the guest's story.

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Recommended by

Remy Casimir

for those who have suffered from disordered eating or come from a dysfunctional family.

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Mentioned by

Jojo

as a book that gave her the audacity to think that it was okay to share her story.

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Mentioned by

Michael Kosta

during a discussion about the book "McGurdy", which details the life of a pool hustler during the Depression.

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Mentioned as a biography that performed well on BookTok.

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Mentioned by

AJ Harper

as a raw and honest memoir about her difficult relationship with her mother.

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Mentioned by

Ethan Blanco

while discussing child actors and the pressures of the industry.

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Mentioned by

Kaya Scodelario

as a book that helped her understand her own experiences with abuse.

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Mentioned by

Kirk Honda

as a memoir detailing her difficult childhood and experiences with abuse.

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Mentioned by

Bobbi Althoff

when discussing the title of Jennette McCurdy's book, noting it's a crazy title.

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Mentioned by

Sarah B

as a brutally honest book about McCurdy's complicated relationship with her abusive mother.

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