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I’m Glad My Mom Died
A tale of turning trauma into tittering
Why do we romanticize the dead? Why can’t we be honest about them? Especially moms, they’re the most romanticized of anyone.
- Jennette McCurdy
In her memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, Jennette McCurdy demonstrates her ability to turn her traumatic experiences into a powerful and insightful story. She uses her own story to explore the objectification and commodification of teenage girls in America, making it an important cultural document as well as a deeply personal one. She can craft a narrative that is both humorous and painful, showcasing her unique perspective on the challenges she faced as a child actor and the healing process she went through. The book is a candid and unflinching memoir written by Jennette McCurdy. It is described as a funny, dark, moving, honest, real, and uncensored book that touches on her experiences as a child actor and her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and unhealthy relationships. The book is said to evoke a range of emotions, making readers laugh and cry. It is considered a unique and distinctive read among other memoirs. For Jennette McCurdy, “I’m Glad My Mom Died” is not just her writing debut, it’s a way for her to come to terms with her guilt and grief following her mother’s death. It’s a way for her to heal from the multiple eating disorders she suffered from and to process decades of trauma she…
