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Book Synopsis: * #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD! A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.
Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom called “calorie restriction,” eating little and weighing herself five times a day. She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, “Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn’t tint hers?” She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income.
In I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail—just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. Cast in a new Nickelodeon series called iCarly, she is thrust into fame. Though Mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi (“Hi Gale!”), Jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. These issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande, her mother dies of cancer.
Finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, Jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants. Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I’m Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.
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Are you ready for a captivating memoir that will have you laughing, crying, and feeling inspired? Look no further than the #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy. With over 2 million copies sold, this heart-wrenching and hilarious memoir takes you on a journey through the struggles of former child actor Jennette McCurdy, as she bravely opens up about her battles with eating disorders, addiction, and her complicated relationship with her overbearing mother.
From a young age, Jennette McCurdy was pushed by her mother to pursue an acting career. In her bid to make her mother proud, she endured extreme measures such as "calorie restriction," constantly monitoring her weight, and enduring makeovers to meet her mother's expectations. As Jennette recounts her experiences in unflinching detail, you'll be both shocked and moved by her story.
But it wasn't all smooth sailing when her dreams finally came true. Cast in the Nickelodeon series "iCarly," Jennette experiences fame, but also battles anxiety, shame, and self-loathing. These internal struggles lead to eating disorders, addiction, and toxic relationships. Tragedy strikes when her mother passes away from cancer, plunging Jennette into a deep sense of loss and uncertainty.
Yet, amidst the darkness, a light emerges. After discovering the power of therapy and making the courageous decision to quit acting, Jennette embarks on a journey of recovery and self-discovery. "I'm Glad My Mom Died" is a story of resilience, independence, and the pursuit of true happiness.
This deeply personal memoir is written with refreshing candor and dark humor, making it a captivating read from start to finish. Join the millions of readers who have already found inspiration in Jennette McCurdy's extraordinary story. Don't miss out on this incredible memoir of triumph over adversity.
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