I need a book

When I first read this title, shivers ran down my spine.

How could anyone even think of such a cruel thing, I wondered? Or especially writing a book about it!

Then I started reading it, and page after page, I felt close to that poor child, the author herself, who suffers from suffocating and psychological pressure from a mother who, instead of loving and respecting her, uses her, exhausts her, and deprives her of the only thing a child should have by birthright: her own childhood. And so Jennette, yes, the baby star of Nickelodeon, always smiling and cute on screen, in reality lived a chilling existence crushed by the only person who should have been her friend, playmate, but above all, her mother.

I recommend this read because while it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth, on the other hand, it makes you hope for a better world because although this book is totally disturbing, in the end, the emotional redemption of the protagonist leaves a glimmer of light in this sad and toxic story.

Because just like polished Hollywood teaches us: not everything that glitters is gold!

About the author

Jennette McCurdy, best known as an actress, has also showcased her talent as a writer. In her autobiographical memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, she candidly shares her experiences with grief and loss. McCurdy also contributed articles and essays to publications, demonstrating her versatility and creativity beyond acting.