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jewelzbooks44's review against another edition
4.75
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.25
"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.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Abortion, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
ellsbells27's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Confinement, Death, Miscarriage, and Grief
kmsander4's review against another edition
3.25
I listened to the audiobook for this one and while I wish Britney voiced it herself, I think Michelle Williams did a truly excellent job of capturing Britney and her spirit.
It's worth the read if you like Britney.
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Drug use, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
randirush's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Abortion
Moderate: Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
smacey's review against another edition
5.0
Britney Spears is a living legend. We are so lucky she is still here and was willing to be so vulnerable with the public, who has historically treated her so wrong, and tell her story. I highly recommend to anyone and everyone with any interest in Britney, pop culture/music, mental health, feminism, or conservatorships taking the time to read this book. So many quotes have stuck with me since reading this memoir, and regardless of how well you think it was written or not, it does what it was meant to: tell the unabashed truth about what happened to Britney Spears and the poor treatment she received from the vast majority of people close to her as well as the public eye throughout her life, particularly at the height of her stardom and career, and give a glimpse into one of many unnecessary conservatorships used to strip people of their personal, professional, and financial freedoms, all from the point of view of Britney herself.
What an absolute icon.
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
lindcherry's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, and Pregnancy
pasupapare's review against another edition
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Stalking
Minor: Miscarriage
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
5.0
What a gut-wrenching story told from a prominent celebrity voice. Britney was a staple in so many peoples' lives, and I'm so glad she's finally speaking up.
Britney Spears is a household name today, but in this memoir, Britney speaks on her humble beginnings and how she got to celebrity status. Though she has been through so much, Britney still has her faith, humor, and good heart.
The Woman in Me had me laughing and tearing up within the same chapter. It just goes to show that if we put our minds to it, we can truly be unbreakable. I have even more respect for Britney after reading her memoir and am so proud of her for what she has accomplished and where she's at today.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Abortion
Moderate: Body shaming, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Pandemic/Epidemic
lara_ayrolla's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't know exactly what to expect from this book but I knew I was going to learn details about some gossip and I hoped I was going to understand who Britney really is and what she felt through different periods of her life. I expected to cry and feel bad for Britney, but I definitely did not expect to feel inspired and eager to turn around my own life.
I didn't expect to read about an incredibly kind and strong woman, and I didn't expect it to be exactly what I needed to read about at this moment of my life, but it was and I loved it.
Sadly, the experience wasn't perfect. The reading was a little bumpy because of the writing style. That is the only reason the book lost some points in my evaluation, not at all the content itself.
Pros:
- I loved how Britney used her experiences and how she reacted to them to exemplify how her brain worked at certain times in her life.
- Britney's kindness and strength are inspiring and awesome to read about. She seems like a great person.
- The way the book starts and ends referencing the same moment of her laying down on the rocks as a child was clever and satisfying, tying it all together.
Cons:
- The tone of the writing is a little distant and too straightforward. There aren't many details and it feels like an enumeration of everything she's lived.
- The connection between paragraphs and sometimes even sentences is not very cohesive. The subjects change way too quickly and out of the blue.
- A few iconic moments and pictures are mentioned but the images aren't included in the book. That would've made the reading experience much nicer, as I had to look up a lot of pictures.
Graphic: Body shaming and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use