Audience response to The Woman in Me has left them yearning for more, leading Britney Spears to consider a sequel. A source close to the singer reveals, "Britney is already enthused about the idea of a second book. The process of writing this one has been incredibly liberating and fulfilling for her, making her eager to embark on the journey once again."
Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, published the 41-year-old's memoir on October 24th to overwhelmingly positive feedback. According to an insider, the book's pre-sales have been exceptional, indicating a massive success for the author. Given the tremendous emotional and financial gains from "The Woman in Me," the source reveals that pursuing a second book seems like a definite win for her.
Spears defended her memoir on Instagram on October 20, as details from the book started to leak. She clarified that most of the stories in the book are about events that happened 20 years ago, emphasizing that she has moved on since then. Additionally, she expressed her determination to start afresh and establish a clean slate for the rest of her life. Spears acknowledged that while some people might be offended by the book, writing it has provided her with closure and hope for a better future.
The book details Britney's tumultuous family relationships, her time under her father's conservatorship, and her journey to stardom. She also shares personal revelations about her romantic life, including losing her virginity at 14 to a boy from her hometown and navigating an unintended pregnancy with Justin Timberlake.
Britney opens up about her conflicting emotions regarding having an abortion. She shares, "Justin was not happy about the pregnancy. He believed we were too young and unprepared for a baby in our lives." She admits, "I know some people may hate me for this, but I agreed to not keep the baby. I'm not sure if it was the right decision. If I had been the only one deciding, I would have chosen differently. But Justin was certain he did not want to become a father."
Britney and Timberlake, now 42, first crossed paths in the early ’90s while working on The All New Mickey Mouse Club. They began a relationship in 1999 but unfortunately parted ways in 2002 amidst rumors of cheating. The book The Woman In Me suggests that both individuals were unfaithful. In her writing, Spears revealed that Timberlake ended their relationship through a text message, leaving her in a state of disbelief and devastation.