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

Actor and writer Jennette McCurdy tells the story of her life as a child performer in this candid, darkly funny and heartbreaking memoir. Pushed into acting by her controlling mother, she rose to fame on a popular children's television show while struggling privately with the pressures placed on her.

McCurdy writes with sharp humor and honesty about her complicated family, the entertainment industry and the long process of reclaiming her own identity after her mother's death. A number one New York Times bestseller, this paperback is a powerful read about resilience and independence.