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Being Britney: Pieces of a Modern Icon
Written by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike
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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.
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.
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