The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
Published by Gallery Books on October 24, 2023
Genres: Memoir
Pages: 288
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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three-stars

The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.
In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.
Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.

Review

I want to preface this review by, again, reiterating that I do not read nonfiction so I am not sure if this is specific to this memoir or applies to the genre in general.

This is my first memoir. I typically do not read nonfiction because I live in nonfiction so what’s the point, is what I figure. However, I grabbed The Woman in Me by Britney Spears the second it came out because I wanted to know more. I wanted to see what she went through. I mean, it’s Britney!

Well, despite it being Britney, I was not sold on memoirs or nonfiction. The writing felt very middle school. I did this. I went here. This happened to me. I felt this. Just, no tact or flow. Very tumblr venting kind of feel. Writing aside, the insight we get into Britney’s life and all she has been through was very sad. From early childhood and having to work and being told what to do and how to support her family, to the conservatorship and everything in between. It’s only snippets and glances. One sentence to capture everything, but honestly? One sentence is enough. Britney has given enough access to herself and her life.

A very short review and it feels weird to write considering it is a memoir, but The Woman in Me by Britney Spears is a quick, if melancholic read. Pick it up if you’re a fan of hers, borrow it from the library if you just want the gossip, skip if neither intrigues you.

three-stars

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