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The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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mari_library's review against another edition

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This was an amazing read! When Brittany talked about rebellion and parental control, I felt seen on so many levels. Her positive mindset in talking about other celebrities and her love for her fans. Obviously, it would've been nice to have a more in-depth conversation on what happened. But just what she wrote was enough. It's clear that it's a trigger and something she wants to keep behind her.
Brittany expresses herself so wonderfully through the book. She's honest on her feelings, on how things were. Though she sounds naive and even a bit too optimistic given the situation - you also see how smart she is. She's aware of the situation, of how the world is viewing her, of the narrative that is being made about her. But she also shows herself honestly. She's not Madonna or other female celebrities that try to show themselves above any men or woman. She's honest on her failings, and even her lack of fighting when it comes to conservatorship. But she also talks about how it was to be in that situation - her beings held against and her literal fight to just stay alive.
She's also honest about fame and what it means to be famous. The attention and the mental toll it takes. Honestly, this memoir was superb.

With that said, I mean this with all my heart, FUCK JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.

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tschwedii12's review against another edition

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5.0

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jenniee_reads's review against another edition

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4.0

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startjpw23's review against another edition

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4.0

In this memoir, Britney Spears talks about her youth in a dysfunctional family. Her father was abused by his father. He in turn was abusive. She talks about her early times in the entertainment industry. She talks about becoming a music star. She talks about the conservatorship where her father was her conservator. She talks about the predatory media. She talks about the recording of some of her music and she talks about some of her tours. Neither her father, her mother, her sister, Justin Timberlake, nor ex-husband Kevin Federline come off very well in this memoir. This was a difficult book to read at points. Especially when she talked about the conservatorship. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read Britney's side about what went on in her life. Be warned that it is difficult to read at times.

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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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