Jennette McCurdy’s memoir is one of the most talked-about, unflinching accounts of a childhood spent in the shadow of an overbearing parent and early fame. With its provocative title and the author’s own dark humor, it turns a painful story into something candid, sharp, and surprisingly funny. On audio, hearing it told in the first person gives the whole thing an intimacy that’s hard to shake.
Get the I’m Glad My Mom Died Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat I’m Glad My Mom Died is about
In I’m Glad My Mom Died, former child actor Jennette McCurdy looks back on growing up as a young performer pushed toward stardom, and on her complicated, often painful relationship with a controlling mother. She writes openly about the pressures of working in the entertainment industry as a kid, the lasting effects of that environment, and her struggles with food, control, and self-worth.
What sets the book apart is its tone: McCurdy pairs genuinely heavy subject matter with a wry, deadpan honesty that keeps it from ever feeling like a misery memoir. It’s a story about grief, anger, and finally figuring out who she is on her own terms. Frank and self-aware, it explores how love and harm can come tangled together, and what it takes to begin untangling them. Many readers describe it as raw, but also clear-eyed and ultimately hopeful.
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Why I’m Glad My Mom Died is great on audio
Because this is such a personal, conversational memoir, it lends itself naturally to the audio format, where the candid first-person voice and dry humor land with extra weight. It’s the kind of book where listening can feel less like reading a memoir and more like a close friend telling you the unvarnished truth. If you enjoy intimate, voice-driven memoirs, this one works especially well in your ears.
Who should listen
This is for listeners who appreciate honest, emotionally raw memoirs leavened with sharp humor, and anyone curious about the real story behind early fame. Fans of candid celebrity memoirs and coming-of-age personal stories will find a lot to connect with. It does deal frankly with abuse, disordered eating, and grief, so listeners who prefer to avoid those themes may want to skip it.
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How to listen to I’m Glad My Mom Died
I’m Glad My Mom Died is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the I’m Glad My Mom Died Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
How can I listen to the I’m Glad My Mom Died audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible, you can start with a free trial and use it to begin listening, or you can simply buy the audiobook on Amazon.
Is this audiobook a good entry point if I don’t usually read memoirs?
Yes. Its conversational, often funny tone makes it very approachable, even if you don’t normally reach for memoirs. The personal storytelling style tends to pull listeners in quickly.
Does the book contain difficult or sensitive content?
It does. McCurdy writes candidly about an unhealthy parental relationship, disordered eating, and grief. The treatment is honest but not gratuitous, though sensitive listeners should be aware going in.
Is the audiobook spoiler-heavy if I already know the basics of her story?
Not really. Even if you know the broad outline, the value is in how McCurdy tells it: her specific perspective, reflections, and humor make the listen worthwhile on its own terms.