robyngarcia's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Forced institutionalization
phillyhufflepunk's review against another edition
4.0
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
5.0
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
2.75
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
4.75
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
5.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Mental illness, Bullying, Miscarriage, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Emotional abuse
jdieperink's review against another edition
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.
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
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Emotional abuse
leilapeach's review against another edition
5.0
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
5.0
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.
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Child abuse, Confinement, and Toxic relationship
Contains a bit of swearing.