A raw memoir by Jennette McCurdy on her life as a child star, battling abuse and personal struggles with dark humor.
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A raw memoir by Jennette McCurdy on her life as a child star, battling abuse and personal struggles with dark humor.
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A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.
Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom calle...
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Sexual content
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Brief mentions of sexual content, including a scene describing oral sex; not pervasive. Sexual context: mentions of inappropriate behavior and exploitation by authority figures; not graphic.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Mild profanity present but not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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Significant focus on addiction and substance abuse as part of personal struggles; cautionary portrayal.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult content depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor commentary on systemic issues in the entertainment industry; not central.
Self-harm / suicide
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Discussions of mental health struggles, including eating disorders with self-harm elements.
Abuse & suffering
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Central theme of emotional, mental, and physical abuse by a parent; detailed and pervasive. Sexual context: mentions of inappropriate behavior and exploitation by authority figures; not graphic.
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