Craved the refusal to forgive, the permission to rage in I'm Glad My Mom Died by Hollywood Park by waits.
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- Cult indoctrination replaces stage-mom control tactics
- Lyrical prose meets raw unfiltered rage
- No forgiveness required, anger fully validated
- Religious manipulation dissected w/ dark humor
If McCurdy's refusal to forgive her mother felt like permission to stay angry, Mikel Jollett's Hollywood Park doubles down on that validation—delivering cult survival, parental manipulation, and the gritty triumph of escape without a single redemption arc in sight. Jollett grew up inside Synanon, a California cult disguised as rehab, where his childhood was hijacked by screaming therapy sessions and his mother's devotion to a charismatic lunatic. This isn't about healing beautifully; it's about surviving messily.
The same biting humor that made I'm Glad My Mom Died feel like a survival toolkit sharpens every page here, turning trauma into irreverent commentary. Jollett's self-deprecating wit and lyrical pacing prove that catharsis doesn't require closure—just unflinching honesty.
This isn't about healing beautifully; it's about surviving messily.
What Readers Are Saying
"I absolutely loved it. It’s probably the best memoir I’ve ever “read”." — [deleted], Reddit
"This guy can write! He writes from his heart, so I was instantly pulled in." — Debbie, Goodreads
"HOLLYWOOD PARK is a fascinating, raw, engaging, heartfelt memoir..." — Norma ~ The Sisters, Goodreads
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