First published 2023
Jennette McCurdy was groomed by her mother from a young age to become a star, enduring relentless "calorie restriction" and humiliating beauty regimens. When her dreams of fame come true with the hit Nickelodeon show iCarly, the pressure and shame only intensify, leading to eating disorders, addiction, and unhealthy relationships. After her mother's death, Jennette must finally confront her trauma and take back control of her life. This candid, darkly funny memoir is an inspiring story of resilience and self-discovery.
Genres: psychology, mental-health, self-help, autobiography, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: candid, dark, emotional, inspiring, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, overcoming-adversity, resilience
Setting: United States
304 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: abuse, addiction, eating-disorder, mental-illness