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Summary: not great, but there were a few good points
Review: Ok, Britney Spears is definitely a VERY talented singer, there's no denying that. Everyone has seen the tremendous work that she has displayed as a music artist. But writing is a completely different story, and it's not where Britney's talent lies. Okay, I know that didn't sound too nice--I'm trying to say this as nicely as possible, but I didn't know how else to say it. Someone else who wrote a review on here stated that although Britney is a great singer, she is just too young to really and truly grasp these deep topics that she tried to write about in "A Mother's Gift." You can't just make up your mind that you want to write a really moving piece of literature with deep human emotions before you've actually experienced them. That requires time, and many young people--not just Britney--need to take the time to learn that. Now, I don't think that this book was completely and totally HORRIBLE. Britney and her mother devised a plot, invented characters, and got a story going. The book is about a young girl who dreams of becoming a singer, which is obviously being played off Britney's life. This is a sign that Britney took what she knew and turned it into a book. It's so important as a writer to write what you know instead of trying to write about stuff that you have no clue on. For that reason, I give Britney credit. She did try to reach out to her fans in a new and special way by writing this book. But it's not the best book ever written, and I'm sure Britney didn't expect it to be like that, anyway. I'm sure all Britney fans will take pleasure in reading this, but the biggest reason many people are probably picking this one up at the bookstore is because Britney wrote it, and not really for any other reason.
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Summary: Britney Spears writes a book...
Review: I am a huge Britney Spears fan, so of course I am going to pick up this book. I didn't buy it at first, I checked it out at the library just in case I didn't like it. I finished the book in a few days, and I completely love it. It might not be a masterpiece, but it is still a nice story. I read just about all of the reviews prior to writing my own, and some people are really harsh! "Unoriginal" was a word that I saw a lot. Did you people expect a Leo Tolstoy novel? Some people have also criticized Britney and her mother for even attempting to write the novel, and then pointed out typo's in the book. People aren't perfect, it's just a way of life. And I am sure they didn't type the book themselves and then hand it in, and right after that the book became published. Obviously, an editor went through the book and then the book became published. Some people are very narrow minded about things, especially if they do not like Britney Spears, there is already a bias. This book is for people who like nice, heartfelt stories. I recommend that you watch the movie "Brave New Girl" that is based on this book. Britney and her mother produced the movie. It premieres on ABC Family channel on April 26th at 8PM. Keep an eye out for that movie, and then if you like the movie, read the book, or vice versa. All in all, this book was pretty good. Give it a try and dont listen to the prior reviews.
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Summary: Horrendous
Review: This was absolutely the worst book I ever picked up. In fact, it was so bad that I had to wash my hands a few times and then brush my teeth to get rid of the bad taste it left in my mouth. It was the stereotypical rags-to-riches story with a girl who has big dreams but is so poor she feels she can't ever meet them, when, lo and behold, her dreams come true. This is like a bad, childishly-written version of a VC Andrews novel. It's something that never should have been published, yet somehow was lucky enough to make it past the editor. And we all know why. It's because Britney wrote it. Had it been some average schmo, this book would have never even seen the printing press. Just goes to show what the priorities are in this day of age, but we know it doesn't matter to Britney - as far as I'm concerned, she's smiling smugly at the vast amounts of money being raked in from this little endeavor. In a nutshell, just avoid this book. You'll be so happy you did. I'm glad I didn't waste my money on it and instead just read it while at the bookstore. Trust me. If you need a real good dramatic book, check out Dorothy Allison, Alice Walker, or VC Andrews's old books - you'll be so happy you did. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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Summary: Writing is Overly Simple
Review: ...P>Here is the latest from Britney Spears, who apparently is an angel of a daughter and calls her mother every night. The girl next door whom we have all watched grow into a vixen has added a new title to her stardom: author. This new book, A Mother's Gift, was written by Britney and her mother, Lynn. Generally, when stars publish books they hire a ghost writer, so that was my initial impression. However, I assume someone with that much money could hire a better ghost writer, so if I were the judge I'd say the brown-haired (she's not naturally blond) babe did in fact write it with her mom. Anyway, the story line. In a small town in Mississippi, everyone knows everyone else. And everyone knows Holly dreams of becoming a singer and has the voice to do it. Holly and her mom are poor but very close to each other and can talk about anything, except Dad. Holly's friends are her mom's friends too and the relation ship between the girls is somewhat Steel Magnolias-esque. A few miles down the road, there is a prestigious school for musically-talented teens which Holly dreams of attending. After her perfectly gorgeous, sweet, caring, and never overpowering boyfriend (whom her mother adores), sends a demo tape of Haley to the school, Holly is scored an auditions and soon accepted with a full scholarship. She then excels at her new school. In a seemingly last minute attempt to add depth to the fairy tale, Holly's mom holds a deep, dark, secret about Holly's past which "threatens to tear their relationship apart." However, as I hope most (hint hint) adopted girls would agree, the secret is not so bad. Even though A Mother's Gift targets ten-year-olds, the writing is overly simple ("totally" is a regularly appearing adjective). I wouldn't buy it for my little sister's birthday, if I had a little sister. ...
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Summary: Yes, spears can write!
Review: I read this book in 2 days. This book is amazing, it is all about a mother daughter relationship and how they overcome obstacles that are hard for many teenagers. A girl gets a chance to change her life and follow her dreams and her mother is right behind her supporting the decision and keeping her daughter in line. Who cares who wrote the book, it is good. Don't judge it by it's cover. My mom even liked it, and she thinks that Britney is a bad role model. This book is good though, and can be really inspiring.
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Summary: I would like a no star rating! Stay away from this book
Review: This book is just pure nonsence, I completely agree with the person wondering how someone could let these women pen a book. What were they thinking?
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Summary: Artificial Sweetner For Today's Soul
Review: At fist, I tried to ignore this "book" by Britney Spears. But I was at my local dollar store and saw that they were carrying it for only a dollar! So, for whatever reason came over me, I picked up a copy and read it. Boy, what a big disapointment (which I figured it was)! The plot is simple: A young girl named Holly has a natural talent for singing and wins a scholarship to the prestigious Harverty School of Music, which she has been eyeing. Her mother, Wanda, is a constant embrassasment to her. Plus, Wanda has a secret of her own, which leads in a struggle that could brake the bond between mother and daughter. There are so many things wrong with this book. First off, the writing and pace of the story is done rather quickly, making the reader "hungry" for more. Also, the cookie-cutter characters are not believable, which also make the book strain. The plot is very good, but when you get characters that have rather silly names (such as McSpadden, for example) and among other things, it makes you think twice as to how much throught Britney and her mom, Lynne, put into it. The only pure reason why this "novella" was at all published is because of Britney's once-popular star power. The one thing I most disliked about the book was it's treatment of the how the bond between a mother and her daughter will combat over anything and everything. It's very common for writers' to take their own experiences and intergrate them into their works, but this is complete ridiculous! The trails that Wanda and Holly go through seem empty; there is no meat added to this story. Plus, as the old saying goes, if you got the natural talent to write, then do so. But, it seems that Britney and Lynne need a few lessons in English Grammer first before they attempt to publish another novel. If you want a better portral of mother-daughter bonding, I highly reccommend Any Tan's The Joy Luck Club. Other than that, this is stricly to tweens and teeny-boppers only!
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Summary: Who told Britney she could write?
Review: ... The story itself is sugarcoated, sterotypical, and unoriginal. The country girl is a poor redneck with big dreams. The rich girl, Ditz, is materialistic and unloved/ignored by her snobbish parents. The writing style is horrible. There's barely any flow between sentences and it's really awkward at times. This story is definitely not one to read if you can't sort things out. Too many skipping from one idea to another than I would have liked. Recommended reading for those with nothing better to do and Britney fans. You'll probably find more inspiration from a "Behind The Music" episode.
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Summary: Too bad we can't rate this with a ZERO.
Review: A part of me has died after reading this book. How anyone would let a pen into these two people's hands totally blows my mind.
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Summary: Britney's not fan
Review: Well, this book is great i really loved going through the life of Holly Faye Lovell. To be honest I'm not a big Britney spears fan but i love to sing and that is how i was drawn tro this book. When i fist saw the cover i was like no way but then i read the inside cover and said i just have to get it and i loved it. You guys should buy it if you love to sing.
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