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Apr 17, 2024 · Some more than others. Debra’s own frailty—an obsession with living vicariously through her daughter because she herself never got to pursue fame—is something that Jennette makes peace with by the end of the book (or as much peace as she can). And no, she will not be going back to visit Debra’s grave ever again.
2 days ago · The book released in 2022 as a memoir, detailing McCurdy’s relationship with her abusive mother, Debra McCurdy, who passed away in 2013 after suffering from breast cancer.
Apr 20, 2024 · McCurdy begins the memoir by thinking back on her early recollections of her mother, Debra McCurdy, as well as her early years. Despite their strong relationship, McCurdy says that because of...
5 days ago · Debra taught her daughter calorie counting and restricted her diet in ways that led Jennette to develop an eating disorder. Debra encouraged this behavior, believing it would help maintain Jennette's youthful appearance. She thought it would extend her career longevity, as younger-looking actors could work longer hours and were more easily ...
May 7, 2024 · Jennette McCurdy was born and raised in California in a tight-knit family, with Mark McCurdy and Debra McCurdy as her parents. Raised in a devout Christian household, Jennette was instilled with strong values from a young age and strived to uphold them alongside her family.
Apr 23, 2024 · Overall, I’m going to give this book 5 out of 5 stars. And yes, I would agree, I’m glad her mother died. This memoir is about Jennette McCurdy’s career as a child actress, her complex relationship with her mother, Debra, who died of cancer in 2013, and her path to recovery and healing.
Apr 23, 2024 · Feb 1, 2023 Updated Feb 1, 2023. 1. Graphic: Katie Nishimura | Loyolan. Jennette McCurdy, a New York Times bestselling author and former Nickelodeon star, is set to speak on campus about her memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died," at the Loyolan’s First Amendment Week (FAW) keynote event on Feb. 15.
