Being Britney

“Bickerdike is on a mission to free Britney by restoring her reputation as a cultural icon…. [An] astute reckoning with modern celebrity.” —The Times. “A wild read.”—The Guardian. Part biography part social history Being Britney pieces together a collage of stories interviews legends and fan experiences to construct a definitive portrait of one of the biggest stars in recent history.. In her unique narrative acclaimed music author Jennifer Otter Bickerdike provides a sympathetic yet objective reexamination of Britney’s trajectory from girl next door to woman trapped by fame. Being Britney is the compelling account of a talented troubled and much-discussed modern icon whose life work and individual significance will be recognized for many decades to come.. “Britney is blessed to have such a talented writer and perceptive mind broaching the complexities of her story thus far.” —Shirley Manson Garbage