Books I'm Glad My Mom Died  by Jennette McCurdy (Author)

"I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy is a raw and candid memoir revealing the complexity of her life as a former child actress and her tumultuous relationship with her overbearing mother, Debra. The book is divided into two parts, describing life before and after her mother’s death from cancer in 2013.

McCurdy recounts enduring her mother's obsessive control, including enforced 체중제한 ("calorie restriction"), constant monitoring, and controlling her personal communications and income. Despite early fame through Nickelodeon shows like iCarly and Sam & Cat, she battled anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and emotional trauma fueled by both her mother and a toxic working environment involving a producer dubbed "The Creator."

The memoir juxtaposes her public success with her private suffering, exposing the often unseen dark side of child stardom. Following her mother’s death, McCurdy embarks on a journey of recovery, therapy, and self-discovery, ultimately deciding to leave acting to reclaim her life.