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The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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0pal_'s review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0


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tschwedii12's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0


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madscientistcat's review against another edition

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4.0

This isn't the most open memoir. It's very specific in what she chooses to talk about with huge gaps in time and themes and is written in a very immature tone. But I think that all really says something important in itself. It's the memoir of someone who didn't have a childhood, who didn't have an adulthood, who needed (and still needs) real therapy and support that they never got. What she shares of her life story is sad and the way she reflects on it is another kind of sad to me. It may be less the story of her life and more the story of all the betrayals she's suffered, but that's still a story I'm glad she can tell now.

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holliesatchell's review against another edition

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4.0


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eliseilou's review against another edition

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3.0

I hate everyone who wronged Britney and took advantage of her.

This book wasn't for me, I'm glad Britney got to tell her story and I feel incredibly harsh for saying this but the pacing was off and the language was very simple and I was expecting more. 

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3.5


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3.5


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voldycat's review against another edition

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dark emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75


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yvo_about_books's review against another edition

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4.25

Finished reading: September 8th 2024


"There have been so many times when I was scared to speak up because I was afraid somebody would think I was crazy. But I’ve learned that lesson now, the hard way. You have to speak the thing that you’re feeling, even if it scares you. You have to tell your story. You have to raise your voice."

It's true that I don't usually read celebrity memoirs, but there has been such a hype around The Woman In Me and in the end I couldn't resist. Especially since I already had some knowledge of the things that happened to her, and I was curious to see just how far things really did go. Boy, this memoir was no picnic! Britney Spears tells her story as it is without any filter, and it is shocking just how much she has had to endure ever since she was little. I can't even imagine what it would be like to be SO betrayed by the very same people who are supposed to protect you... And how it was even possible for it to take that long for her to be able to do something about it. While I would have liked more dept in certain parts, I can't deny I liked the way this was written. Simple, but very effective and there are many trigger warning worthy topics incorporated along the way. She isn't afraid to name names either, and I applaud her for finally being able to truly speak up for herself. I remember certain events from when I was a teenager, and this memoir has definitely put things in perspective. It's truly a miracle she was even able to perform and create new content while being in such an impossible situation! I listened to her music when she first became popular, and while I wasn't a true fan or anything I'm still glad I finally read this memoir. It shows some of her music career, but the main focus is on her personal situation over the years. If you like reading celebrity memoirs and don't mind things getting dark, I can definitely recommend The Woman In Me. 

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5.0


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