Like so many of you, I’m from the Britney generation. You know, the one that grew up watching the kids on the Mickey Mouse Club only to later watch as those same kids became superstar singers and actors. We were the generation of MTV – Road Rules, The Real World, and the hours of music videos. But the image I have seared in my brain from this time period is of Britney Spears on the VMAs stage in a green bikini top dancing with a python. This moment along with her debut on the Mickey Mouse Club are just a few of the iconic moments Britney Spears discusses in her memoir released earlier this year.
I give The Woman in Me 4 out of 5 stars. If there was one word to describe this memoir, it would be “sad”. Spears gives an honest and open look at some of the moments that made her a paparazzi magnet. I was surprised by some of the revelations made in the book, but I also know there are two sides to every story. I would be interested in hearing from the others present in several of these moments to hear their side as well. With that said, I feel like this book is a brave way of taking back her name, image, and life, while also advocating for mental health assistance in the right way. If nothing else, this book shows the dangers of someone having complete control over another’s life – something that was the case from very early in her life.
If you’re a member of the MTV generation like me, this book is for you. We watched so many of these events unfold in the media during our own coming of age years. I would also recommend this book to those working in the legal and mental health services around the world of conservatorship – it’s important that all those involved have an understanding of the impact their decisions can carry. With references to pregnancy loss (both miscarriage and termination), as well as drug use, this may be best directed to audiences over 13.
I chose The Woman In Me as my December memoir. I was hesitant to pick up this book after all the drama that has circulated Spears’ name in the media the last 20 years, but several friends and coworkers have all said they picked it up as well and enjoyed it. I was surprised at how down to earth the writing appears and also how honest she is about things that may be looked down upon. I will say I was hoping the audiobook would be read by Spears, but Michelle Williams did a wonderful job narrating this book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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