Does therapy work? What do we need to do to get the most from treatment? Alexis breaks down specific tips to help us unpack our baggage while speaking with a specialist. Then, on to our book.

In this memoir, she gets frank about her struggles under the hands of an abusive stage mom in an industry that could care less if she lived or died. Others chose her path starting at the age of eight. Ever since, she has been pretending for her family, herself, and the world.

The actress: Jennette McCurdy

The Book: I'm Glad My Mom Died

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