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Britney Spears' memoir becomes highest-selling celebrity memoir on Day 1, claims singer

Dristi SharmaOctober 25, 2023 | 13:43 IST

This year's most anticipated book, Britney Spears's memoir, 'The Woman in Me,' has finally hit the shelves, stirring tremendous buzz and accolades for the pop sensation.

Britney, whose conservatorship ended in November 2021, took to her social media to celebrate the book's success, claiming a historical record for the highest-selling celebrity memoir on its publication day.

What

The iconic pop star, whose chart-topping songs continue to resonate, released her memoir, 'The Woman in Me,' on October 24.

Published by Gallery Books, the memoir quickly gained traction, securing a spot on Amazon's Best Seller list.

 

However, despite Britney's claims of historic sales, the publication is yet to issue an official statement, making the assertion appear premature.

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About the memoir 

Ever since its announcement in February 2022, the memoir has been generating significant buzz, with Britney's revelations about her painful conservatorship and sensitive details, including her alleged 'secret abortion' with Justin Timberlake, stirring up considerable controversy.

  • According to ABCNews, the memoir reveals that Britney underwent an abortion because "Justin was so sure that he didn't want to be a father" and later broke up with her via text.
  • Spears and Timberlake were in a relationship from 1999 to 2002. 
Photo: Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in January 2001/ GETTY

'You deserve this': Fans react

The initial response to the book has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans expressing admiration and support for Britney's compelling narrative. One fan commented, "You deserve this; your book is so inspiring."

A California court originally placed Britney Spears under conservatorship in 2008 after a series of bizarre incidents, including: Shaving her head; Attacking the paparazzi with an umbrella; Locking herself in a room with one of her children to avoid handing them over to the child's father. She was freed from the conservatorship (controlled by her father) on November 12, 2022, after a court case.

BTW, The book is available in India on Amazon. 

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Last updated: October 25, 2023 | 13:43
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