“I’m Glad My Mom Died” is impactful in many ways. There are parts of this book that made me cry for her. There are parts that caused a lot of reflection for me as both an individual and as a mother.

The way McCurdy writes is in present tense, and the style is similar to journaling. I thought this style was very well-done. Understanding McCurdy’s thought processes from the perspective of her at that present moment make it easy to empathize with her experiences.

I’ve seen a lot of reviews say that this book is funny and a lot of other people say that it is insensitive to call the book funny. I think McCurdy is pretty funny, and while her lived experiences are not funny, her sense of humor is very present in her writing. This is an important aspect of “I’m Glad My Mom Died” because McCurdy’s humor helps to balance out the heaviness of the subject matter without ever coming off as inappropriate.

I would recommend this read to anybody, so long as they are comfortable reading about the possible triggers which McCurdy discusses. Possible triggers discussed include: disordered eating, emotional abuse, exploitation, and addiction.