Summary-

"I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy is an honest and emotional memoir describing the author's complicated relationship with her mother and how it influenced her life. The memoir takes the reader into McCurdy's life as a child star in the television series *iCarly*, having to deal with the pressures of fame while confronting her mother's controlling and abusive nature. McCurdy ponders the psychological and emotional damage of having grown up in a world where her mother's manipulation and poisonous love were the focus. The memoir uncovers the intense struggles McCurdy endured, such as problems with eating disorders, self-esteem, and loss of her own identity. In spite of the horror of her childhood, McCurdy's story also has dark humor and glimpses of understanding. She delves into the mix of relief and shame following her mother's death, showing how she eventually starts to take back her life and voice. "I'm Glad My Mom Died" is an affecting, honest journey into trauma, survival, and the search for self-acceptance.