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The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

38 reviews

robyngarcia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Forced institutionalization

phillyhufflepunk's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.0

A simple, well-told story from a woman no one really knows, but should absolutely respect.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Grief

Minor: Abortion, Alcohol, Death, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Car accident

devynreadsnovels's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, and Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use, Pandemic/Epidemic, Alcohol, and Cursing

reader98's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Cancer, Body shaming, Abortion, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism

bethany_g's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Body shaming, Mental illness, Sexism, Confinement, and Bullying

Moderate: Medical trauma

Minor: Child death and Miscarriage

timetotalkbeauty's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Mental illness, Bullying, Miscarriage, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Emotional abuse

jdieperink's review against another edition

challenging emotional fast-paced

I’ll be honest, I don’t know how to rate this book. It was moving and disturbing and, at times repetitive. But every time I would start to check out, she’d pull me back in and I’d end up crying on public transit (I don’t recommend listening to the part where she finds out about the #freebritney movement while on the train). 

I do recommend the audiobook version, what Michelle Williams does is not overhyped. I kept forgetting someone else was doing the narration. 

There were elements of it that read to me like when conservative (lower case c conservative or upper case C, Britney Spears doesn’t get into politics) white woman pick up surface pieces of feminism for relatability but also, she’s not claiming to be a scholar. 

It’s a good reminder that the practice of locking up “hysterical” women is not actually a relic of the past and is alive and well. It’s also a good reminder to read some more about disability justice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Mental illness

Moderate: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Abortion

mrsjburgin's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Emotional abuse

leilapeach's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Abortion, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Bullying

Minor: Medical content, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Bullying, Grief, Infidelity, and Blood

knightscottage's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad fast-paced

5.0

First off I am not a fan of Britney Spears music. I am of an older generation. I purchased this book to not only financially support Britney but because I wanted to hear her story from her. 

I purchased the hardback, which contains no photos except for the cover, so you won't miss out if you get audio or ebook versions. 

I disagree with others on a few points. I spent a full week reading this. Not a quick read for me. Mostly because I became so upset or angry,
 I had to pause and take a breather.

 I feel it was very well written, it  covers all aspects of her life. For me the most interesting parts were about what she was going through when her life was stolen from her, and compare it to what her horrendous family and the media said. 

The writing style was as though we were sitting together having a deep and meaningful girl talk over a cup of tea. I could imagine her talking to me as I read the hardback book. 

Upon finishing I was amazed at how Britney survived such horrendous abuse. I despise her family and the father of her children. She was used and abused by everyone in her life. It made me so very angry at the injustices she endured.  Why did it take so long to end the conservatorship. She should never have been under that in the first place. I'm so appalled at her treatment. 

Recommended reading. There is a bit of swearing. 

For those complaining about wanting more details, Britney has just announced that her follow-up book is being released next year 2024.

Thankyou Britney for telling me your story. I wish you nothing but the very best. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Child abuse, Confinement, and Toxic relationship

Contains a bit of swearing.