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The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

72 reviews

sarahmorgan's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

You can tell even through the  ghostwriter that she might not be in perfect condition, but given even the gentlest interpretation of what she’s been through, it seems inevitable. You're left caring about her and feeling bad for her in a way it seems few people in her real life ever did. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Mental illness

freshcinnamon's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

Honestly, I don't read memoirs and I don't think I've read one in over a decade. Picked this up because I grew up as and have remained a fan of Britney. 

Imagine you ask someone, "What was your life like?" and they just started talking to you for 3 or 4 hours straight, that's how this book reads. I wouldn't say it's great or profound writing but that's not what she's known for so it didn't bother me. There are a few gems where she shares her personal thoughts on certain tours or albums or songs, but I'd say (especially if you're a fan) you don't come out of this knowing much more about her life or career than before. Her description of what it was like under the conservatorship was painful and probably the "meatiest" (sorry I can't think of another word) part of the book. I think Britney just needed to be able to tell her own story on her own terms and that's what this book is.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abortion and Suicidal thoughts

notapenguin's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Body shaming

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

karimorton33's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

I really loved hearing more about Brittany's life directly from her and the experiences she went through as a young woman in the entertainment industry and controlled by her family. I'm glad that she's free now to be herself. 

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Content Warnings

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

Minor: Death, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts

emiliamaria76's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Pandemic/Epidemic, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Torture, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

sarah_hutchins's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Misogyny, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Stalking

Minor: Sexual violence, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Addiction, Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, and Blood

immovabletype's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

not sure I'm going to rate this one. there are a lot of memoirs out there that are more technically proficient, but that doesn't mean there isn't value in Britney's story in her own words. (yes, she had a ghostwriter, but something I actually quite appreciate here is that they kept her voice authentic and seemed to be there to lend structure and clarity.) there were moments I groaned and there were moments I genuinely gasped in shock. regardless of the writing I'm glad this is out in the world. mine or anyone else's approval isn't the point here. she just deserves to be heard.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Confinement, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, and Body shaming

Moderate: Child death, Infidelity, Blood, Mental illness, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicidal thoughts

mdwsn27's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Abortion, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Pregnancy, Sexism, Infidelity, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Alcoholism, Medical trauma, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Grief, and Body shaming

avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective fast-paced

3.75

    For the first time, Brittany Spears tells the true story of her family and how they forced an unneeded conservatorship on her to gain access to her hundreds of millions.
     I feel like the book should have been longer. More backstories would have been nice in her younger years. My guess is the publishers wanted it out quickly. It's a heartbreaking story and I'm glad it's told I just wish it had been more in-depth.
     Overall, a good look into mental health and how the legal system can be abused. 

     Extra ratings: Fluff -NA Heartfelt- 5/5 Helpful-NA  Horror-NA   Inspiration-0.5/5  Love aka Romance-2/5   Mystery -NA   Predictability -NA   Spice-NA    Suspense-NA    Tear- 5/5   Thrill -NA  Humor-NA 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Blood, Sexism, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Suicidal thoughts

The abortion was an at-home pill abortion but she got into the pain and blood of it.

books_withblooms's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Body shaming, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Drug use