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1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! · GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MEMOIR · NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY PEOPLE Named a Best Book of the Year by Elle, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, NPR, Financial Times, Vanity Fair, and more! “In Britney Spears’s memoir, she’s stronger than ever.” —The New York Times Critically acclaimed as “a miracle” (The Guardian), “powerful” (Los Angeles Times), “radiant” (The New York Times), and “poignant” (Vogue), The Woman in Me reveals for the first time Britney Spears’s incredible story. “A genuine page- turner” (Financial Times), it’s “presented so cleanly and candidly, The Woman in Me seems designed to be read in one sitting" (The New York Times). A “heartbreaking, jaw-dropping, but ultimately empowering story” (New York Post), this unforgettable memoir is “a testament to Spears’s essential fortitude of spirit—something that burns off these pages” (The Telegraph). Read more
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| Publisher | Gallery Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 24, 2023 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1668009048 |
| ISBN-13 | 48 |
| Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 9 inches |
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The only memoir I'd ever read
Format: Hardcover
Ive always been a Britney fan since I was a child. The very first CD I ever owed was her baby one more time album. I'm was so elated to finally be able to read her story. I devoured this book in just under 4 hours without putting it down once. There has always been a light around Britney, she's mesmerizing. Every celebrity always speaks about her kindness. After all that she has been through she's still held onto her kind demeanor. I cried a few times and felt very empathic of her pain, over not being able to see her children when her divorce was happening. The mental breakdown was heartbreaking. I hope she is able to mend the bridge with her sons. If anything to take away from the book is that even at her darkest hour her children were always her number one. There is obviously a lot trauma and abuse she went through at all ages of life, but the stages of conservatorship was hard to read through. Yes, she may have been spiraling during 2007-2008, but her family took advatage of the situation. Instead of getting her on the right path and really helping her get her life right and kids back, they basically made her a prisoner and only viewed her as their cash cow. Trusting the wrong people was always her biggest downfall. She has such a big heart and the betrayal from all sides she endured was crazy. If I were her I wouldn't talk to my family ever again either, especially her father and mother. From her childhood stories alone, they are the ones that needed therapy. Jamie Lynn just sounds so spoiled and self entitled. She acted oblivious to what was really going on with her sister, and just kept riding the gravy train. Even though she complained about what Britney had given her family so she could have a better childhood than the one Britney grew up in. Her mother Lynn has zero parenting skills. She is just one of those parents who push their kids to become trophy children, so she could live through their accomplishments, reap the benefits, and accolades that comes with it, due to her own life failures. It's extremely sad. Her dad is just the absolute worst human being ever, and the things he did to her over the last 13 years is simply cruel and unimaginable. There is a lot more to her story than just the bad. I found some chapters very light and funny. She talks about her early childhood, other family members, finding fame, relationships, tours, performances, and also expresses things she wishes she had done differently in her first few years of fame. I'm still reeling from her Chicago role turn down. One of my favorite movies, and Britney would have crushed it. Overall a very good read.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023 by Kimberly Whitney
love it
Format: Hardcover
I finally finished The Woman in Me by Britney Spears last night. I loved this book and the way it was written I felt as if I was in the room and Britney was just telling her story, I have never felt so bad but also inspired by someone so much. I will admit I was one of those people that at times believed the media and often thought “what in the world is up with this girl” but over time and really looking at what the media was putting out my heart went out to this girl, now grown woman. I just didn’t understand how so many people could just be so cruel. She is a human being for God’s sake and people treated her like she was put on this earth to be their entertainment, atm machine, or robot and don’t even get me started on her family. I am a mother of two beautiful, strong, and independent young ladies and if anyone, I mean any one so much as tried to come at them in a harmful way I would go full Mama bear on them and protect them the best way I can. I did not see anything of the sort of her family protecting her, hell, her mother has even posted on Instagram calling her out saying she didn’t throw her possessions away, Did she had them hidden and Britney thought she did? I don’t get it why try to call her out, you are her mother you should’ve been protecting her, loving her, nurturing her, you carried her for 9 months, a mother’s bond should’ve overtaken above everything. I just can’t wrap my head around what her family has done to her, it is just unforgiveable. There should be a special place in hell for her father or lack there of because that is not a father, he is worse than a deadbeat dad, what a shame. I know that anyone that knows me knows I am usually a big believer in there are three sides to a story – his side, her side, and the truth, however we all saw with our own eyes that she was not protected at all. She was used as a show monkey and her light was taken away from her. This brings me to another of these cruel people… Justin Timberlake, he may have been young and stupid and not aware of his dumb moves, but he is a grown man now, it’s not too late to speak up and apologize if he hasn’t done so already. Then you have Kevin whatever his last name is, oh man he really took the term of baby daddy with the best or shall I say the worst of them again we will never know everything probably and maybe I shouldn’t jump fully to just Britney’s side, but nope as a mom that raised her daughter’s primarily by herself and endured struggles, Kevin deserves a seat along with her dad in that bus to hell. Sorry not sorry. I became a Britney fan because my oldest simply adored her and still does, I remember for her 10th birthday I wanted to get tickets to take her to a Britney concert and unfortunately, I couldn’t afford it and my daughter just like Britney having this heart of gold was like its okay mom, that is a lot of money (well for us it was) Anyway, I recommend this book to anyone, look at her side for a change. Britney made me see that celebrities are more than just our entertainment and that was long before this book came out and now after reading it, it fully cemented that in me. She was definitely taken advantage of and abused on a level no one should ever have been, I pray for her healing and her peace. There is a part in her book where she mentions something about anyone else in her shoes would’ve probably just ended it, committed suicide but she didn’t, and she believes it was God that saved her. Whether it was God that gave her the strength to push through and the heart to fight or not she is stronger than anyone has given her an ounce of credit for because I’ll be honest, I don’t know if I could’ve done it. I cried for her, and my heart broke for all she had to endure, as a mother even though I am only maybe 8 years older than Britney, I would’ve just hugged her and told her it’s okay there are people out here that do love and believe in you. Sending nothing but positive vibes and healing prayers to her. I don’t really feel comfortable giving a rating on someone’s life experience, but I will give this book a 5-star rating and a huge thank you to Britney Spears for sharing her story. I did feel she kept a lot out or maybe glossed over some things, but you know what that is okay, she told what she was comfortable with and what she was able to discuss. That is strength.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024 by Mrs C
Unbelievably impressive. Her torn life on paper.
Format: Hardcover
I'm only a third way in. Shipped lightening fast. The print quality of the book is very good. I like the rose and the purple foil, they captured her taste here and will look bomb on my bookshelf. As for the writing it's good. Amazing, no. But they painted an incredible picture of her life. Much better writing than I thought to be honest. I was expecting more scattered blurbs throughout the book but the way it's presented does honor her experience, and sounds like her up to an extent. Now, I do think the ghost writer went verbose in some areas that were unnecessary which derailed her voice in my head but I imagine getting the whole picture would be difficult. I was hoping for a thicker book as she's been through a lot. So I am a bit disappointed at that but nevertheless it's an interesting read thus far. As for Britney's life story. I have to say they were smart in starting with her lineage and she didn't hold back keeping her family accountable from the gate. Good on her for having conviction. I suddenly found myself understanding little quirks, connecting the dots, certain things would suddenly click in my head. For example her British accent and her relationship with a lynchpin matriarch elder. Very cool build up. Laying the ground work for her future decisions by presenting us with complex childhood family dynamics really has me understanding her choices and quirks much better than I ever realized I needed to be deep in thought of. Sometimes we judge from a place of pity or outsider perspective instead of compassion. Now I see the soft gentle feminine side of her mindset that we knew when she was younger start to peek through the pages. It's that sweet part of her soul that she doesn't show much nowadays, for good reason of course as she's been deeply hurt and damaged by other's greed, but that delicate nature is part of why most of us were charmed by her. I hope she finds her way back one day. She's been through a lot and I found myself relating to things she'd been through, and feeling deeply saddened by her sense of insecurity in childhood. Her insights correlate along with many of my own life experiences and traumas. I was taken aback by her growth in reflection, as one would believe anger would be the easy way to portray her story, not the case here, it's her appreciation for her past that has earned my deep respect beyond what I thought I had possessed prior to reading. Her story with her brother was touching and softened my distain for his participation in the matter of handling her affairs. Although I hope he is held accountable someday. It shows how loving and innocent she was and how grave a loss she has suffered, for it is those who are selfless that don't speak up only to suffer the most. Such a contrast to the presentation of her character in the media. Thus far this book is an excellent read! ------ To be Continued * I'm looking forward to reading through this book in it's entirety and will update when I'm done. One star for the writing not sounding like her in some places. I will change accordingly.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023 by Murderess Marbie
My honest review
Format: Hardcover
As someone who is neither a huge fan, nor someone who dislikes her (and someone who reads a lot of memoirs), this is my completely unbiased, honest review. As for the writing, this was a very quick and easy read. The chapters are short and it’s written at an elementary level. Definitely seems written in her own words but with help of someone else that knows writing, but still let her kind of do what she wants with it. The chapters are just marked by numbers instead of subjects and there’s no pictures in the book. Some sentences I had to try to guess what she really meant, otherwise it didn’t make a lot of sense. A lot of things are repeated as well. The prologue was short and just had to do with when she was a little girl, not what a prologue is supposed to be. It was something that could have just been written into one of the first chapters. The first page of the book, the dedication, is to her sons. At the end of the book where the thank yous go, she said the book is for her fans. Not saying it can’t be both though… As for the book’s contents, most of the book is about the conservatorship and how much she hates her family. She really glossed over the biggest parts of her career. Not saying the conservatorship shouldn’t have been a big part of the book, but I feel like the first few years of her career after her first album should have had a lot more great stories. The relationship she talked about the most was JT, but even then I think there was a lot left unsaid. She really summed up all other boyfriends/husbands within one or two chapters. The most scandalous parts of the book, in my opinion, don’t have to do with JT or anyone else in particular, but for all the things we find out she was doing at 13 and 14 years old. That was the most fun to read anyway, because we never knew. I do like her to some extent and feel horrible for everything she had to go through, (because she really made it sound bad) and it’s great that she finally came clean about some stuff in her life. And could even say the opposite of coming clean…she says she wasn’t doing a lot of things that were speculated. So I still recommend the book and think it’s worth reading, it just wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. It’s kind of like she didn’t want to talk about anything other than the conservatorship or anything else where she thought people took advantage of her so she breezed right through all the other years of her life to get to that. But I still respect whatever someone wants to put out there about their life and I can see why she wanted to tell her side of her own story. Oh my book didn’t have sticky or grease stains like some others said they got, but part of the book binding came undone when I was about a third of the way through, so not the best quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023 by Bridget
Still processing…
Format: Hardcover
First off, buy this book! I definitely have a huge range of emotions after reading her story. I can’t even imagine her range of emotions after going through everything she has gone through. It’s heartbreaking. She’s definitely a survivor and we are so lucky to be able to finally hear her side. I don’t know if I could have survived what she went through. To say she is strong is an understatement. I am only a couple of years younger than her and reading this story made me relive my youth, the stories I would read when Britney was on the cover of a magazine, and all of the emotions I had as a young teen/adult and what I was going through in my life and how she was handling her youth. At times, I questioned her and other times I admired her. I wish she would have spoken out sooner. No one had any idea what she was going through and I’m so sad that she went through what she did. Everyone has always been drawn to her, that’s why she rose to fame and became a legend so early in her life. We are still enchanted with her over 25 years later, that’s why her book has already broken a record!!! 👏👏 What to expect in this book….it’s definitely a cautionary tale of fame. Raising a young teen myself right now, I am preaching cautionary tales to my young daughter. Fame has consequences and the so called “hot” boy also has consequences (I’m no longer a fan of JT anymore, puke, and let’s warn all of our girls about boys like him). While we’re at it, let’s warn them about boys who are like KFed as well. And let’s also love our daughters so much that they don’t go looking for boys like either of these boys….Britney unfortunately had parents who didn’t protect her and love her like a child should have been. And then she was fed to Hollywood. Despite that, she survived! Despite that, she is telling her story! Despite that, she broke another record! This book is definitely an eye opener. It’s heartbreaking as well. The Princess of Pop was not treated like a Princess by those who knew and should have loved her the most. I hope and pray she finds peace. I can only imagine how traumatized she has become. Britney is so strong, I know one day she will heal from this and have another story to tell to help us all as adults surviving trauma! I also hope and pray she can finally find the right people who will treat her the way she should be treated and not use her for how bright she shines.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023 by Samantha Schwartz
Britney Spears Memoir
Format: Hardcover
If you're looking for an incredibly powerful celebrity book, look no further than "The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears. This is, hands down, the best book I've ever read by a celebrity. It is a breathtaking journey that evoked a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving me in tears, frustrated, anger, dissapointed and everything in between. Don't be fooled by the label of a mere memoir – "The Woman in Me" goes far beyond that. Britney skillfully shares her life story, providing a raw and honest portrayal while poignantly highlighting the undeniable connections between the patriarchy and exploitation. It delves into the darker aspects of her experiences, shining a light on the manipulative forces that have shaped her life. As I'm still engrossed in its pages, I can confidently say that this book is not only about Britney's personal journey but also a powerful commentary on broader societal issues. It challenges the reader to confront the imbalances of power and the injustices faced by women, not just in the entertainment industry but in every aspect of life. "The Woman in Me" is more than a memoir; it is a call to action. It urges us to question the status quo, demand change, and strive for a more equitable future. Through her captivating storytelling, Britney empowers others who have faced similar struggles and encourages us all to stand up against exploitation, misogyny, and the oppressive systems that govern our lives. I cannot recommend this book enough. "The Woman in Me" is a profound and transformative read that will leave you feeling inspired, enlightened, and ready to make a difference. Britney Spears has not only shared her story but has become a voice for the voiceless, shedding light on the issues that desperately need our attention. Prepare yourself for an emotional, eye-opening, and essential literary journey. To you Britney Spears, I just want to hug you...
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Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023 by Dulce
Great
Format: Kindle
Beautiful book! I love you Britt! One of ur biggest fans here! Im waiting for some more good music your songs and lyrics speak to me!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2026 by crystal rodriguez
I can’t imagine anyone but Britney wrote this
Format: Kindle
No offense to Brit. I wasn’t a fan at the very beginning of her career. It was still early on though when I noticed the vitriol aimed at her by the media and it turned me almost overnight into a diehard fan. Why? Because she still had the grace, strength and courage to smile and perform through all of that negativity. And when she spoke, it was obvious to me that she had a really good heart, something very hard to find in Hollywood. I don’t agree with everything she says or believe everything she does, but I respect her as a fellow human being. I never felt like the conservatorship was necessary. I always believed she was abused and blindsided. I personally think if others didn’t see it, it’s simply because they didn’t want to. Many still don’t. There always was something childlike about Britney, and that’s apparent in her writing style. It’s the same style she uses on IG—minus the emojis and her excessive use of punctuation marks. I will say that I was expecting worse. (Sorry, Brit…) Having read most stories and listened to most reports about her from the beginning of her career until about 2010, I didn’t need a lot of details about anything in particular and I felt like enough was given. Having confirmation was far more useful as it was always somewhat questionable what was fact and what was opinion. Just look at some other reviews talking about her taking drugs. She never tested positive for any drugs, yet because the accusation came up a number of times, certain people will always believe she used them. Don’t we believe in innocent until proven guilty? I guess only some of us do. Shout out to all the “perfect” people. If your life was on display every time you got too close to a window, I guarantee you’d be “caught” doing things you’d also never live down because the other “perfect” people wouldn’t let you either. I’m not exaggerating about the window scenario either. Read other celebrities’ accounts of dealing with pushy paparazzo. Tabloids hired ex-cons because they were desperate for jobs and were willing to cross boundaries to get that “money shot “. These were not normal, everyday people. Must have felt nice terrorizing people to paint them as bad guys then turning around and acting like victims when the celebrities fought back. By the way, JT once fought back too when he and Brit were dating. Anyway, to those who were hoping for more of the gory details, it’s hard for traumatized people to do that. Recounting abuse—specifically when the wounds are still fresh—in vivid detail is triggering. I have to ask: is her mental health at all important in your mind? I don’t personally need to know specifics. I got the gist. I only really held back a star because I wish she had asked for help to write the book. She skipped around a bit in a few places that made it seem haphazard. One time I was left wondering what one thing had to do with another in the same paragraph. The book felt like a conversation. Some people would probably really enjoy that. I’m not very keen on it, but it was an easy read, so there’s that. I honestly think Britney should get off social media because the more she posts, the more she does to herself exactly what the paps did to her previously. It’s not empowering to facilitate your own bad press. I come away from the book feeling like that’s her view. But in the end, she’s just self sabotaging which tells me she needs a better therapist—if she has one at this point considering how hard it is now to trust exactly that kind of person. Perhaps she needs to hire a proper PR team. This book was a step in the right direction, at least.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024 by LRo