Summary of I'm Glad My Mom Died E-Book

Tina Evans

• Herausgeber: Tina Evans Media
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

In this powerful and candid memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died," Jennette McCurdy shares her deeply personal journey through grief, healing, and self-discovery.

Through heartfelt storytelling and raw emotions, Jennette takes readers on an intimate exploration of her experience, shedding light on the complexities of loss and its profound impact on her life. From the depths of sorrow to the heights of resilience, she courageously navigates the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany such a profound loss.

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 wants.

Told with refreshing and dark humor, I’m Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your hair.

Embark on this compelling and insightful memoir, and you'll discover that "I'm Glad My Mom Died" is not just a book—it's an empowering and relatable tale of triumph over tragedy.

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SUMMARY

Of

I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED

By

Jennette McCurdy

~ Tina Evans Media

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Table of Contents

OVERVIEW

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INTRODUCTION

PAST STRUGGLES

ANOREXIA, BINGEING AND BULIMIA

FORCED CAREER

THE CREATOR

RESENTMENT

HUSH MONEY

PENT-UP FRUSTRATION

THERAPY AND THE PATH TO RECOVERY

FOUR MAIN POINTS FROM THE BOOK

CONCLUSION

OVERVIEW

Singer and actor McCurdy shares the heartbreaking realities of what she sees as years of emotional abuse at the hands of her demanding, emotionally unstable stage mother, Debra, in her debut memoir, which is titled after her 2020 one-woman show. The author, born in Los Angeles, was raised and controlled by her mother in a home with three older brothers. McCurdy's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when McCurdy was three years old. She first survived the illness, but the disease recurred when the author was 21, ultimately taking her life.

During those interim years, McCurdy frankly reconstructs them, demonstrating how "my mom emotionally, physically, and mentally abused me in ways that will forever affect me." Debra took her only daughter to auditions when she was six, determined to turn her into "Mommy's little actress." McCurdy remained "desperate to impress Mom" as she grew older and began booking acting roles, while Debra grew more obsessive about her daughter's physical looks. She gave her daughter regular genital exams as a teenager, whitened her teeth, tinted her eyelashes, and put her on a strict "calorie restriction" regimen. The author eventually sought to distance herself from her mother out of understandable resentment.

McCurdy was prone to eating disorders, alcoholism, self-hatred, and unstable relationships when she was a young celebrity. She accurately portrays Debra's cruel perfectionist attitude and abusive behavior patterns throughout the whole book, showing a woman who could become incensed over everything from crooked eyeliner to spilt milk. McCurdy also shows empathy for her very imperfect mother. She shares a heartbreaking secret her father told her as an adult toward the end of the book. Even though McCurdy's upbringing wasn't without its hardships, she was able to transform it into a popular stage act and experience a type of catharsis that puts her body, mind, and acting career at peace.

The devastating story of an emotionally battered child is told with compelling candor and elegance.

McCurdy described the alleged abuse McCurdy's mother reportedly engaged in throughout her childhood and during her rise to prominence as the star of "iCarly" and the spinoff series "Sam & Cat" in her tell-all memoir.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jennette McCurdy is an American actress, singer, and writer born on June 26, 1992, in Long Beach, California. She rose to fame with her role as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon TV series "iCarly" (2007-2012), which garnered her widespread recognition and a dedicated fan base. She later reprised the character in the spin-off series "Sam & Cat" alongside Ariana Grande.

Jennette's acting career began with guest appearances on various television shows before landing her breakout role in "iCarly." In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she pursued her passion for music and released several singles.

Outside of her artistic pursuits, Jennette has faced personal challenges and has been candid about her struggles. In 2021, she announced her decision to step away from acting to focus on other aspects of her life, including her writing and directing endeavors.

She released her bestselling book, "I’m Glad My Mom Died, in 2022, which has garnered widespread recognition around the world.

Throughout her career, Jennette McCurdy's talent and charm have made her a beloved figure among fans, and her diverse artistic endeavors continue to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide.