Recommended by Alena J: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCrudy delves into the world of being a child actor and how her overhearing and controlling mother used her."

In this raw and darkly humorous memoir, former child actor Jennette McCurdy shares her harrowing journey from a young girl desperate to please her overbearing mother to a successful Nickelodeon star grappling with eating disorders, addiction, and unhealthy relationships. McCurdy's candid account delves into the pressures and sacrifices of growing up in the entertainment industry, the complicated relationship with her mother, and the devastating impact of her mother's death from cancer. I'm Glad My Mom Died is a powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to break free from the expectations of others and forge one's own path to healing and independence.