Josh Peckhas nothing but praise for fellow Nickelodeon alumJennette McCurdy’s vulnerable new memoir.Celebrating the launch of McCurdy’s bookI’m Glad My Mom Died, Peck — who also released a deeply personal memoir titledHappy People Are Annoyingthis year — shared a sweet photo of the pair hugging. He also included a note, both congratulating and raving about the retired actress' efforts.“My friend Jennette wrote a book and it’s out today,” the formerDrake & Joshstar, 35, wrote onInstagram. “She’s brave, funny and thoughtful in ways few are. Get it today!“McCurdy, 29, responded: “Love you my friend! Thanks for the kind words.“Josh Peck/InstagramMcCurdy’s memoir goes into detail about how her late mother, Debbie, allegedlyphysically and emotionally abused her. Debbie died in 2013 after battling cancer.Describing the book’s rather bleak title, theEmpty Insidepodcast hostrecently told PEOPLE: “It’s thought-provoking.““But even though it may seem black and white, there’s a fullness to my narrative,” she added. “Life can be dark — and messy. Nobody has a perfect life.“Philip Cheung for The Washington Post via GettyMcCurdy’s book also explores her career as a famous child actor, reflecting on her days starring on Nickelodeon hitsiCarlyandSam & Cat. But not all moments from that time have been positive for her.“My whole childhood and adolescence were veryexploited,” she toldThe New York Timesahead of the book’s launch. “It still gives my nervous system a reaction to say it. There were cases where people had the best intentions and maybe didn’t know what they were doing. And also cases where they did — they knew exactly what they were doing.“McCurdy’s formeriCarlycostar and real-life friend,Miranda Cosgrove, expressed shockupon learning of the exploitation claims.“When you’re young, you’re so in your own head,” Cosgrove said inThe New York Timespiece. “You can’t imagine that people around you are having much harder struggles.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.McCurdy’s memoirI’m Glad My Mom Diedis available everywhere books are sold.
Josh Peckhas nothing but praise for fellow Nickelodeon alumJennette McCurdy’s vulnerable new memoir.
Celebrating the launch of McCurdy’s bookI’m Glad My Mom Died, Peck — who also released a deeply personal memoir titledHappy People Are Annoyingthis year — shared a sweet photo of the pair hugging. He also included a note, both congratulating and raving about the retired actress' efforts.
“My friend Jennette wrote a book and it’s out today,” the formerDrake & Joshstar, 35, wrote onInstagram. “She’s brave, funny and thoughtful in ways few are. Get it today!”
McCurdy, 29, responded: “Love you my friend! Thanks for the kind words.”
Josh Peck/Instagram
McCurdy’s memoir goes into detail about how her late mother, Debbie, allegedlyphysically and emotionally abused her. Debbie died in 2013 after battling cancer.
Describing the book’s rather bleak title, theEmpty Insidepodcast hostrecently told PEOPLE: “It’s thought-provoking.”
“But even though it may seem black and white, there’s a fullness to my narrative,” she added. “Life can be dark — and messy. Nobody has a perfect life.”
Philip Cheung for The Washington Post via Getty
McCurdy’s book also explores her career as a famous child actor, reflecting on her days starring on Nickelodeon hitsiCarlyandSam & Cat. But not all moments from that time have been positive for her.
“My whole childhood and adolescence were veryexploited,” she toldThe New York Timesahead of the book’s launch. “It still gives my nervous system a reaction to say it. There were cases where people had the best intentions and maybe didn’t know what they were doing. And also cases where they did — they knew exactly what they were doing.”
McCurdy’s formeriCarlycostar and real-life friend,Miranda Cosgrove, expressed shockupon learning of the exploitation claims.
“When you’re young, you’re so in your own head,” Cosgrove said inThe New York Timespiece. “You can’t imagine that people around you are having much harder struggles.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
McCurdy’s memoirI’m Glad My Mom Diedis available everywhere books are sold.
source: people.com
