AfterJennette McCurdypublished her memoirI’m Glad My Mom Died, the 30-year-old former child star revealed her brothers have been cheering her on.
When asked brothers, Dustin, Marcus and Scott McCurdy, needed time to process the book’s title, theiCarlyalum toldThe Hollywood Reporter: “Not at all.”
“My brothers have been so supportive, so understanding. They get the title, to put it simply,” she said.
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McCurdy’s mother died in 2013 from cancer — something the actress has both celebrated and grieved.
In the memoir, McCurdy details her mother’sabusive nature, frominstilling eating disordersin McCurdy andforcing her to actto even showering her daughter until adolescence.
Because of McCurdy’s tumultuous relationship with her mother, the title was always a non-negotiable. And McCurdy wants readers to know that she means it.
“It was also a title that I knew I wanted early on. I wanted something that was bold and also something that I meant sincerely,” she said. “I would never use a bold and attention-grabbing title if it weren’t authentic. I would never do it if it were just coming from a flippant place. That’s not my approach to humor.”
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In the memoir, McCurdy recounts her time on Nickelodeon from despising her work oniCarlyto herlong-rumored feudwithSam & CatcostarAriana Grande. The now-retired actresstold PEOPLEher childhood was mainly attempts to placate her mother — especially when it came to accepting Hollywood roles.
“My mom had always dreamt of being a famous actor and she became obsessed with making me a star,” she said. “I felt like my job was to keep the peace. And I wanted to make my mom happy.”
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I’m Glad My Mom Diedhas sold out on Amazon and most other retailers since its release. Hardcover copies are now available to preorder for restock, though e-copies can be downloaded immediately.
source: people.com
