Jennette McCurdy 2 Books Collection Set - I'm Glad My Mom Died & Half His Age - Non Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set
I'm Glad My Mom Died
Half His Age

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format
Publisher: Ballantine Books, Simon & Schuster

Overview
Jennette McCurdy became a #1 New York Times bestselling author with I'm Glad My Mom Died, her raw, funny memoir about child stardom, family, and grief. This two-book set pairs that acclaimed memoir with her debut novel, Half His Age, a bold story of a teenager's relationship with her teacher that explores power, desire, and shame. Together the books showcase McCurdy's range, moving from unflinching real-life confession to sharp, provocative fiction, making this collection a compelling introduction to one of today's most talked-about literary voices.

About the Books
I'm Glad My Mom Died is Jennette McCurdy's first book, a memoir based on her acclaimed one-woman show about growing up as a child actress under an abusive, image-obsessed mother. With dark humor and startling candor, McCurdy recounts her years on Nickelodeon, the eating disorders and manipulation she endured, and the complicated grief that followed her mother's death in 2013. The memoir became a #1 New York Times bestseller, won the 2023 Alex Award from the American Library Association, and the 2022 Goodreads Choice Award for Memoir & Autobiography. Half His Age is McCurdy's debut novel, following seventeen-year-old Waldo as she becomes entangled in a relationship with her teacher, Mr. Korgy. McCurdy has described the novel as an exploration of female rage, power, and desire, drawing on her own lived experience, and critics have called it an unflinching look at consent and control. The novel pushes McCurdy's storytelling into fiction while keeping the emotional honesty that defines her writing. Placed side by side, these two books trace an artist's evolution from confessional memoirist to daring novelist, offering two distinct entry points into themes of trauma, autonomy, and reclaiming one's own narrative.

Key Benefits

• Includes I'm Glad My Mom Died, a #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, and Half His Age, McCurdy's debut novel
• Two brand-new books in one convenient set for building a memoir or contemporary fiction collection
• Showcases McCurdy's range, from unflinching real-life storytelling to bold literary fiction
• Great gift for memoir readers, book clubs, and fans of candid, character-driven storytelling
• Award-winning content: I'm Glad My Mom Died won the ALA Alex Award and a Goodreads Choice Award
• Perfect for holiday gifting, birthdays, or as a standout addition to any home library

Book-by-Book Guide
I'm Glad My Mom Died — Jennette McCurdy's #1 New York Times bestselling memoir recounts her childhood on Nickelodeon and her complicated relationship with her late mother.
Half His Age — McCurdy's debut novel follows seventeen-year-old Waldo as she navigates a boundary-crossing relationship with her teacher, Mr. Korgy.

About the Author
Jennette McCurdy is an American writer, director, and former actor best known for starring on Nickelodeon's iCarly and Sam & Cat. She turned to writing with her one-woman stage show, the basis for her debut book, I'm Glad My Mom Died, a #1 New York Times bestseller that has sold millions of copies and is being adapted into an Apple TV+ series starring Jennifer Aniston. Half His Age, published by Ballantine Books, marks her first work of fiction. McCurdy continues to write, direct, and produce for film and television.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set lets readers experience Jennette McCurdy's full creative range in one purchase, from her celebrated memoir to her daring debut novel. Whether you're a longtime fan, shopping for a book club pick, or looking for a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift, this two-book collection delivers honest, unforgettable storytelling.

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