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The Woman in Me Audible Audiobook – Unabridged
The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.
In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.
Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.
- Listening Length5 hours and 31 minutes
- Audible release dateOctober 24, 2023
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB0BRBPSXCW
- VersionUnabridged
- Program TypeAudiobook
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Product details
Listening Length | 5 hours and 31 minutes |
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Author | Britney Spears |
Narrator | Michelle Williams, Britney Spears - introduction |
Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
Audible.com Release Date | October 24, 2023 |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster Audio |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B0BRBPSXCW |
Best Sellers Rank | #125 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #2 in Composer & Musician Biographies #2 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies #3 in Biographies of Celebrities & Entertainment Professionals |
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Customers find the story interesting, beautiful, and grace-filled. They also describe the book as incredibly raw, honest, and authentically Britney. Readers describe the depth of content as insightful, hopeful, and powerful. They find the plot inspiring, unfiltered, and page-turning. They praise the sincerity, writing quality, and emotional tone. Opinions are mixed on the writing style, with some finding it easy to read and flow well, while others say it jumps around and is hard to follow.
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Customers find the book interesting, well-written, and well-curated. They also say it preserves the author's voice and makes the story more impactful. Customers also mention that the book provides perspective and provides lots of information about the author’s past.
"...This woman lays out everything. She handles it with grace and even provided perspective and will call out when she was wrong!..." Read more
"...The book was written from her perspective and voice and was well curated, with so many topics and times of her life touched on...." Read more
"...So I am a bit disappointed at that but nevertheless it's an interesting read thus far.As for Britney's life story...." Read more
"...So I still recommend the book and think it’s worth reading, it just wasn’t exactly what I was expecting...." Read more
Customers find the writing quality great, easy to read, and honest. They also say the book makes them feel understanding, sad, and protective. Readers also say that the author's graceful voice is evident throughout the book. They say it's a fun celebrity memoir with lots of tea and Hollywood. Customers also mention that the book is full of quirky humor that sheds swarm light on the celebrity.
"...(4) Britney is goofy and unique. I have always known that and I love love love that about her...." Read more
"...I was inspired and intrigued by her confidence, charisma, ability to balance power and kindness so well...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...As for the writing, this was a very quick and easy read. The chapters are short and it’s written at an elementary level...." Read more
Customers find the emotional tone of the book heartfelt, honest, and heartbreaking. They also say the memoir is a story of strength and her path to finding her identity. Readers also say that the narrative unfolds with remarkable candor and humor, revealing the resilience and strength that defines Britney. They mention that the book is uplifting and not Hollywood gossip.
"This book is eye opening, heartbreaking, and honest. Britney doesn’t narrate the whole audiobook, just the prologue, which is understandable...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...And when she spoke, it was obvious to me that she had a really good heart, something very hard to find in Hollywood...." Read more
Customers find the book insightful, eye-opening, inspiring, and important. They say it brings up many cultural issues related to conservatorships and children in the system. Readers also mention that the author is brutally honest, willing to self-reflect on her own mistakes, and hopeful.
"This book is eye opening, heartbreaking, and honest. Britney doesn’t narrate the whole audiobook, just the prologue, which is understandable...." Read more
"...Though it's a quick read it's also utterly riveting and fascinating...." Read more
"...It definitely gave me an insight into the struggles that she has experienced in life and I am thankful that she talked about her life so openly...." Read more
"...This book is definitely an eye opener. It’s heartbreaking as well...." Read more
Customers find the book honest, detailed, and raw. They also say it's personal, touching, and strong. Readers also say the voice is inspiring and a solid reminder.
"This book is eye opening, heartbreaking, and honest. Britney doesn’t narrate the whole audiobook, just the prologue, which is understandable...." Read more
"...I loved the authenticity and control behind it, and I am so proud of how she is growing in the present day...." Read more
"...That being said, this came from the heart and it is raw and honest and I felt all the emotions learning about what Britney went through under her..." Read more
"...Her honesty, vulnerability, telling the truth on her terms, with what she has done wrong and what wrong was done to her...." Read more
Customers find the book incredibly raw, honest, and authentic. They also say the book is written in Britney's voice and feels raw.
"...That being said, this came from the heart and it is raw and honest and I felt all the emotions learning about what Britney went through under her..." Read more
"This book is as raw as it gets...." Read more
"...jump around a little bit and the flow can be off, but it feels authentically Britney...." Read more
"This is raw and real! I couldn't put it down and then I listened to the audio version and loved it even more...." Read more
Customers find the plot inspiring, real, and a page-turner. They also say the innocence still shines bright and the unfiltered tone helps them get through the dark.
"...Responsible and pretty, I wanted to be her one day. I supported her through my entire childhood and adulthood...." Read more
"...Whoever ghostwrote it with Britney did a remarkable job of capturing her beautiful essence. WOMAN IN ME made me feel closer to Britney again...." Read more
"...Britney skillfully shares her life story, providing a raw and honest portrayal while poignantly highlighting the undeniable connections between the..." Read more
"...It just all makes sense now.Her comedic, unfiltered tone is what helps you get through the dark and heavy stories, even addressing the reader..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style. Some find it easy to read, with an eventful chapter and cool build-up. They also say the events are discussed in chronological order. However, some customers feel the book is chaotic, repetitive, predictable, and jumbled.
"...A lot of things are repeated as well...." Read more
"...This doesn’t feel made up or dishonest. The details of major events are spot on. Everything lines up in my eyes...." Read more
"...She skipped around a bit in a few places that made it seem haphazard...." Read more
"To start with, what I didn't like about this book. It was repetitive in places, to the point where I am almost sure I had read the exact same..." Read more
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This story was genuine. I could practically hear Britney’s voice (even listening to Michelle William’s excellent narration) throughout the book.
Some of my key takeaways and thoughts:
(1) Britney had a rough childhood. No, her family isn’t perfect…no family is…but it speaks to the times amd how families were years ago which is unfortunate. I haven’t and still don’t think very highly of her family. I know there are two sides of the story but dang…family shouldn’t act that way. Looking at you Lynn and Jamie Lynn. You should have done better. Way better. Not even going there with her dad.
(2) Justin is not innocent. Being a man in the music industry, he got away with ALOT. Not surprised though. Again, there are two sides to every story and I respect that but I can’t see past the unfair treatment. Really Justin…a text message break up!? And the Cry Me A River video!? The shaming narrative you created?? Not cool dude. I know he apologized a long time ago but he really should come forward again and address this.
(3) Shame on Kevin (K-Fed). He used Britney for fame. He also used her kids against her.
(4) Britney is goofy and unique. I have always known that and I love love love that about her. She also addresses some of her more recent Instagram posts and that made me look at things differently.
I keep seeing that people wanted more from Britney and this book…why!?!? This woman lays out everything. She handles it with grace and even provided perspective and will call out when she was wrong!
Again, I can “hear” her words and her story. This doesn’t feel made up or dishonest. The details of major events are spot on. Everything lines up in my eyes.
Kudos to Britney for stepping forward and telling her story. I am sorry you went through all of this. You are strong. You are incredible. Most people wouldn’t be here, alive, after this type of control and this type of life.
I am a Britney supporter always.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
This story was genuine. I could practically hear Britney’s voice (even listening to Michelle William’s excellent narration) throughout the book.
Some of my key takeaways and thoughts:
(1) Britney had a rough childhood. No, her family isn’t perfect…no family is…but it speaks to the times amd how families were years ago which is unfortunate. I haven’t and still don’t think very highly of her family. I know there are two sides of the story but dang…family shouldn’t act that way. Looking at you Lynn and Jamie Lynn. You should have done better. Way better. Not even going there with her dad.
(2) Justin is not innocent. Being a man in the music industry, he got away with ALOT. Not surprised though. Again, there are two sides to every story and I respect that but I can’t see past the unfair treatment. Really Justin…a text message break up!? And the Cry Me A River video!? The shaming narrative you created?? Not cool dude. I know he apologized a long time ago but he really should come forward again and address this.
(3) Shame on Kevin (K-Fed). He used Britney for fame. He also used her kids against her.
(4) Britney is goofy and unique. I have always known that and I love love love that about her. She also addresses some of her more recent Instagram posts and that made me look at things differently.
I keep seeing that people wanted more from Britney and this book…why!?!? This woman lays out everything. She handles it with grace and even provided perspective and will call out when she was wrong!
Again, I can “hear” her words and her story. This doesn’t feel made up or dishonest. The details of major events are spot on. Everything lines up in my eyes.
Kudos to Britney for stepping forward and telling her story. I am sorry you went through all of this. You are strong. You are incredible. Most people wouldn’t be here, alive, after this type of control and this type of life.
I am a Britney supporter always.
One thing about me that resonates with who I am today, is that I was so enamored by Britney Spears as a child. I grew up as her target age/demographic/audience. I was inspired and intrigued by her confidence, charisma, ability to balance power and kindness so well. Responsible and pretty, I wanted to be her one day. I supported her through my entire childhood and adulthood. And reading this filled my heart so much. I was aching reading the tough experiences that led to terrible pain and mental health issues, but I was so happy to read her moments of triumph too. Her voice deserves to be heard.
The book was written from her perspective and voice and was well curated, with so many topics and times of her life touched on. I loved the authenticity and control behind it, and I am so proud of how she is growing in the present day. I will continue to cherish her as a childhood idol, but even more so now as a growing and independent woman.
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.