You Thought You Knew
Found a better price? Request a price match
You Thought You Knew
Kevin Federline went from dancing with superstars to tabloid fame through his marriage to Britney Spears, but behind the headlines he fought to protect his children and reshape a story the world thought it already knew.
Kevin Federline: dancer, father, accidental pop culture icon. His star rose electrifying stages alongside Pink, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah, and more. But it was his turbulent marriage to pop superstar Britney Spears that made him a household name and triggered a relentless media storm, reducing him to a caricature in a world that barely knew him.
Behind the tabloid headlines was a devoted father fighting for his children and his sanity, navigating the fallout of fame and a fractured family, as everything around him spun out of control.
From the heights of global stardom to the pain of public ridicule, this memoir peels back the layers of celebrity, fatherhood, and survival to reveal the man behind the mythology. A man shaped not by spectacle or spotlight, but by love, resilience, and the steadfast resolve to give his kids a normal life.
What you thought you knew was only half the story.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798999612502
Publisher: Listenin
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 October 2025
Imprint: Listenin
Contributors:
- Other Alex Holstein
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 476g
Pages: 228
About the Author
Kevin Federline rose from dancing with superstars to tabloid fame through his marriage to Britney Spears. Behind the headlines, he fought a nonstop battle to protect his kids and reclaim his story, showing the world the man they never really knew. Alex Holstein is an award-winning author, editor, and ghostwriter whose work spans memoir, film, television, and narrative nonfiction. He co-authored Warfighter (Gold Medal, Military Writers Society of America), an Amazon Hot New Release and category bestseller, now recommended reading at the Modern War Institute at West Point. As Editor-in-Chief at Listenin Books, Holstein shapes high-profile, culturally resonant memoirs. He is the co-author of the forthcomingGuardian, with celebrity bodyguard Anton Kalaydjian, as well as contributing editor on The Long Run by NFL legend Ricky Williams and You Thought You Knew by pop culture icon Kevin Federline. As a screenwriter and creative consultant, Holstein has developed several projects with leading film and television companies in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Across all of his work, Holstein is recognized for immersive storytelling, meticulous research, and a rare ability to capture both the personal human stakes and the deeper cultural currents shaping his subjects.
More from Biography & Memoir
View allWhy buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
