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ballousclues's review against another edition
4.0
Gosh, I don't even know where to start with this review. It was such a roller coaster of emotions. The story was interesting, but the writing was weak and there were certain parts I felt could have been flushed out more. Overall, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars.
In The Woman in Me, Britney Spears shares snippets of what her life was like growing up in the south, getting on The Mickey Mouse Club, rising to fame in her teens, crashing out in her 20s, and being controlled for almost 14 years. You can definitely notice when it shifts from a ghost writer to Spears' voice. It almost felt like I was reading her diary. Makes me wonder what didn't make the cut in the editing process and how much control people had over what she could publish.
The book definitely sent me down a rabbit hole of her social media over the years and how she has slowly been able to become a version of herself she controls. It's so sad to hear that her family treated her like a cash cow and never let her be her own person. It seems like she had so much talent to share with the world and her POS parents wanted to capitalize on it. This story gives me less faith in our legal system taking appropriate action to support those who are unable to speak for themselves.
#FreeBritney
PS - it made me a little happy, in a weird way, to know that Jamie Lynn has always been obnoxious. Sucks she didn't do more to support her sister.
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Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Abortion
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
jenniee_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Abortion
Moderate: Body shaming, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use and Suicidal thoughts
booksbri's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Abortion
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexism, Torture, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
tguccione's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Eating disorder
ctruett's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Pandemic/Epidemic
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
lizzy_elaineee's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, and Suicide
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
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