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A review by gussurireads
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.0
An incredibly sad story and I could feel her need to have her story heard for the first time ever. There were so many injustices done to this woman and I'm so sad that as a young teen I was one of those that felt "too embarrassed" to like Britney Spears. I'm still appalled that this can be done to anyone at all but even more to someone as successful and famous as Britney.
As for the writing, I'm not too familiar with the memoir genre so I can't necessarily compare this to other books of the same genre but the writing does feel fragmented and a bit too basic, especially knowing a ghostwriter was used for this. Her story definitely deserved a bit more attention paid to the writing.
Excellent audiobook though, with Michelle Williams' narration shining through all the funny and emotional bits.
As for the writing, I'm not too familiar with the memoir genre so I can't necessarily compare this to other books of the same genre but the writing does feel fragmented and a bit too basic, especially knowing a ghostwriter was used for this. Her story definitely deserved a bit more attention paid to the writing.
Excellent audiobook though, with Michelle Williams' narration shining through all the funny and emotional bits.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Abortion, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Car accident, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts