The iCarly and Sam & Cat star, after her controlling mother dies, gets the help she needs to overcome eating disorders, addiction and unhealthy relationships--and finally decides what she really wants for the first time in her life.

Jennette's memoir is a compelling and raw story.  It is another reminder that the shiny versions of people that we see on television can mask just about anything.  Her story is harrowing, a child growing up in a dysfunctional household with a mentally (and physically) abusive mother, a mostly absent father and other family members with either no interest or power to help.  By the time Jennette was old enough to help herself she was left spiraling with the aftershocks.  I felt fully immersed in Jennette's narration of her story and I came out on the other side feeling enraged and hopeful that more people can slowly but surely overcome the effects of abuse and addiction in their lives.  Not for the faint of heart, but oh so well executed.    

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