Name: Aparna's review of Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Item: Unfinished
Rating: 4
Author: Aparna

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

"In this memoir, readers will accompany one of the world's most recognizable women on her journey of self-discovery."--

A Memoir

Unfinished

Christina Hynes

Aparna

Archita Birla

in many ways, this is not a book of priyanka chopra’s personal experiences and how she lived them; it is a retelling of facts and information. very rarely does she dive into how she felt nor does she speak candidly about what she went through. she discloses few details, which is fine, but then why write a memoir? i don’t feel like i learned anything that i didn’t already know.

the best part and notable strength is the way that she shares about her dad and his loss. you can clearly see the love she had for him, and the impact of her grief. also, the strength of the relationship between her and her mom is very lovely, and hearing about the commitment of her extended family reminded me of my extended family. 

however, she is glaringly self-centered in this book. she does not acknowledge, nor is there a discussion of her privilege, so it is hard to hear her complain about her life experiences when she has so much money and wealth (and was raised in privilege). also, her unwillingness to discuss valid criticisms of her (relations with the prime minister, hindu nationalism, covid stuff) is frustrating when she spends such a long time talking about her nose job mishap.

i love to read memoirs to learn what is that something personal and special about a person (that each person has!). for the most part, this book does nothing to tell who priyank chopra genuinely is. it’s like reading her wikipedia page — a statement of what happened without any idea of how it was unique to her.

Sahi K

I don’t think I can really write a review of a memoir, so I’ll just say that this was fun. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Priyanka and while I do know the important events of her life story, it was exciting to know about some of the background stuff. I particularly enjoyed getting to know more about the Miss India and Miss World pageants. Also her small tidbits about the inner workings of Bollywood were interesting. 

Overall, I enjoyed this one and as always, her love for her father and how much she misses him comes through very clearly.

The thoughtful, revealing and NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING memoir from one of the world's most recognisable women, renowned for her bold risk-taking and activism 'One of the juiciest memoirs in years . . . eye-openingly honest. She speaks candidly, skilfully, side-stepping the sanctimony that permeates the celebrity memoir' ELLE UK _______ "I am a product of traditional India and its ancient wisdom, and modern India and its urban bustle. My upbringing was always an amalgamation of the two Indias, and, just as much, of East and West." ______ This is the remarkably honest and inspiring story of Priyanka's life. From her childhood in India, raised by her grandparents and her parents - two army doctors committed not only to their children but to their careers and to philanthropy - before being sent to boarding school at an early age. Through her formative teenage years in the U.S. living with extended family in the Midwest, Queens, and suburban Boston, where she endured bouts of racism. To her return to India, where she unexpectedly won the national and global beauty pageants that launched her acting career. With a glimpse into what it takes to succeed in the Indian film industry, to an honest account of the challenges Priyanka faced navigating her career both in India and Hollywood, Unfinished is warm, funny, sassy, inspiring, bold, and rebellious. Just like Priyanka herself. Most of all, from her twenty-year-long career as an actor and producer to her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, from losing her beloved father to cancer to marrying Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas's story will inspire a generation around the world to gather their courage, embrace their ambition, and commit to the hard work of following their dreams. _______ 'A moving story of her rise to fame - and of her life before anybody knew her name . . . the pieces of her life the public doesn't see' Daily Mail 'Raw . . . she writes movingly' i 'A candid reflection' Stylist

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