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A review by immovabletype
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
not sure I'm going to rate this one. there are a lot of memoirs out there that are more technically proficient, but that doesn't mean there isn't value in Britney's story in her own words. (yes, she had a ghostwriter, but something I actually quite appreciate here is that they kept her voice authentic and seemed to be there to lend structure and clarity.) there were moments I groaned and there were moments I genuinely gasped in shock. regardless of the writing I'm glad this is out in the world. mine or anyone else's approval isn't the point here. she just deserves to be heard.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Blood, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicidal thoughts