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I'm Glad My Mom Died

Book · Nonfiction, history & memoir · 40 mentions · 2 subreddits · discussed in r/suggestmeabook, r/BookRecommendations

Reddit take

AI summary of the Reddit excerpts below — not a quote

Jennette McCurdy's memoir is highly regarded on Reddit as a raw, engaging, and often disturbing account of her life as a child star and her relationship with her abusive mother. While the subject matter is dark and focuses heavily on toxic family dynamics, readers frequently describe it as a fast-paced, compelling read that avoids being overly preachy.

Pros

  • Engaging and accessible writing voice that makes the story easy to follow
  • Highly recommended audiobook version narrated by the author
  • Provides insightful behind-the-scenes context for the iCarly era
  • Compelling and 'maddening' narrative that keeps readers hooked
  • Honest, gritty portrayal of complex family relationships without being didactic

Cons

  • Contains disturbing and 'fairly dark' content
  • Heavy focus on child abuse and parental trauma

Caveats

  • The book deals extensively with child abuse, which is a primary theme and potential trigger for many readers.

Best for

  • Audiobook listeners who prefer author-narrated memoirs
  • Readers interested in the realities of child stardom and the iCarly era
  • Those looking for stories about overcoming toxic family dynamics

Avoid if

  • You are specifically looking for books that do not include child abuse
  • You prefer lighthearted or traditional celebrity memoirs

This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 122-month half-life. The evidence comes from a window between January 2025 and December 2025, with a median source age of approximately 395 days.

Sentiment

38 positive (95%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 2 negative (5%)

Trust + time weighted score: +91% · raw score 90%

What redditors said (10 of 40)

btw I've already read I'm Glad My Mom Died ;)
positive · u/m****u · r/suggestmeabook · Jul 10, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I’m glad my mom died by Jeanette McCurdy
positive · u/E****z · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Aug 26, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Read I’m Glad My Mom Died
positive · u/D****e · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Jun 22, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I’m guessing there are books with the same vibes as “I’m glad my mom died”, but about dads.
positive · u/d****s · r/suggestmeabook · Jul 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Not father daughter, but complex mother daughter relationship - I’m Glad my Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy.
positive · u/I****_ · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Sep 1, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
The clear answer is I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy.
positive · u/A****5 · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Aug 23, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Obviously she is a celebrity/famous person but I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy has all the elements you're looking for.
positive · u/A****5 · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Aug 4, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I’m glad my mom died by Jennette McCurdy (This one is not weird but we don’t usually read biographies)... We have really enjoyed the three of them.
positive · u/A****2 · r/suggestmeabook · Aug 1, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Jeannette McCurdy’s memoir I’m Glad my Mom Died discusses her struggles with OCD, eating disorders, and alcoholism
positive · u/B****s · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Jul 26, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I’m glad my mom died - Jennette McCurdy
positive · u/F****r · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Jul 16, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗

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