Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

The Woman in Me: Meine Geschichte by Britney Spears

378 reviews

breeinreadingland's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Minor: Death

karalyndawn's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

This is an extremely vulnerable story from Brittney. It was well written and provided a lot of background into her life. I didn’t know a lot about her personal life or the conservatory and it was so sad to hear about the trauma she endured. I’ve always had a love for  Brittney Spears’ songs but now I have a love for her as a person. I hope she continues to find happiness and peace.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

laurakfinnegan's review against another edition

dark inspiring sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, and Car accident

kmoyer07's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, and Pregnancy

heather667's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Pedophilia

pikkumarja's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

4.0

On vaikeaa antaa arvosanaa toisen elämästä kertovalla kirjalle, mutta yritin silti. Kirja olisi ehkä kaivannut vähän enemmän toimittamista ja ehkä suomennos tuntui hieman naiivilta.

Mun sydän on todella murskana sen takia, mitä Britney on joutunut kärsimään. Tämä on aito, rehellinen ja todella itsekriittinen selostus tapahtumien kulusta.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

madelynowil's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Britney Spears, the woman you are. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Abandonment

cscharfway's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

As someone born in the 90s who grew up loving Britney, I found this memoir very eye-opening and emotional. It was very inspirational that someone could stay so strong and positive after experiencing such trauma in their life. I wouldn’t say this book is good writing- a lot of her thoughts are all over the place and disorganized and she repeats a lot of the same statements. Her plot descriptions are lacking and don’t hit as hard as they should when talking about such awful things. But I really admire her bravery and understand the need to tell her story. I hope it’s not the last we hear of Britney Spears. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Body shaming, Mental illness, and Alcohol

Minor: Infidelity and Abortion

kmk95's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.0

with like a serious check on the content warnings of the book (particularly depression, manipulative/controlling/toxic family dynamics, forced institutionalization, emotional abuse) — well worth the read. especially for those who have lived with her in the public eye. just a reminder that there's so much we don't know that goes on for people we think we know. a thoughtful reflection on her own life and also just bringing to light the horrors of our conservatorship and institutionalizing system. what a relief for this book to end the way it does. may we all find a way to bring joy back into our lives in the face of our past.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment

socialpsysteph's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

I have had this waiting on my TBR since it was released. I have been excited to finally hear Britney's side of her life's story, especially regarding Justin Timberlake and the conservatorship with her father. I found the book really interesting, heartbreaking, and yet, still hopeful. As many have noted, it doesn't go as deep into many of the issues as it could have, things are discussed kind of quickly and surface level, but I also totally understand that; even talking about these things at that superficial level must have been very hard for Britney. Overall, I enjoyed it and it's what I expected.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, and Abortion

Moderate: Drug abuse and Emotional abuse