A review by zinelib
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

challenging dark fast-paced

4.0

Spears's family and conservatorship are beastly. I think she probably did (does?) have some stability issues, but she was done wrong by the people who should have cared, rather than profited, off of her. 

The book is a decent read and feels true to Spears's voice. Her ghostwriter did a good job, though she doesn't name Sam Lansky in her acknowledgments "my collaborators (you know who you are)" which is like not tipping at a restaurant. 

She is relatable

I wanted to hide, but I also wanted to be seen. Both things could be true. 

and this is a devastating revelation

I'm probably the least fearful woman alive at this point, but it doesn't make me feel strong; it makes me sad. I shouldn't be this strong. Those months [in forced rehab that she didn't need] made me tough.