I listened to the audiobook for this one and enjoyed hearing the author read her own words. 

I'd never actually heard of Jennette McCurdy before but that title and cover definitely intrigued me. The book ended up being an interesting and challenging insight into the life of a child actor. 

The way Jennette talked about her extremely complicated relationship with her mother was fascinating. You can tell she now sees the behaviours of her mum for what they were (manipulative, abusive, controlling) but growing up she was largely blind to the unhealthy routines and demands forced upon her. Her mother had a lot to answer for. 

Jennette also highlights the ups and downs of what it was like to be in the spotlight as a child. Exploring how you can seemingly have it all, but if the dream belongs to someone else it's not going to make you happy. 

There was a lot of focus on Jennette's eating disorders. I understand that for a person suffering with this it must be all consuming and I also think it's an important topic for someone to address. However, it made for a very repetitive second half of the book and I found my interest waning. 

Unfortunately, this book came across to me as more of a venting outlet than any meaningful self reflection. The reflective angle was there at the end but it was perhaps too little too late. 

Overall though, an honest and raw account.