Book Review : Unfinished: A Memoir
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
"Unfinished is a collection of personal essays, stories, and observations by actor, producer, activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Priyanka Chopra.
‘The flavor of the book will be honest, funny, spirited, bold, and rebellious, just like me. I have always been a private person; I’ve never spoken about my feelings during my journey but I am ready to do so now. I was raised to be fearless when it came to opinions, and I would like to tell my story in the hopes of inspiring people--especially women--to change the conversation, to shatter glass ceilings. Women are always told we can’t have everything. I want everything, and I believe anyone else can have it too. I’m proof of it.’ – Priyanka Chopra"
~ From Goodreads ~
It is very honest(there are a few embarrassing stuff in there) and a simple memoir if ever there was one. The journey from a non-filmy background to the International Iconic Star that she is. A long and inspiring series of decisions and outcomes.
The journey of a middle-class, average-looking, loud, and sort of brattish kid in the 1990s. Her life felt privileged and was kind of a wonder to me. I always try to identify with the characters that I think have a lot in common with me. In this case, all that we have in common is that she is an Indian too!
She is brave. I wouldn't imagine doing some of the things that she has mentioned in the book. I guess, the family we are born into plays a big role in the kind of things that we do or if we are brave enough to try and do. The kind of support she got from her family and her extended family is amazing. I know her life is enviable in every other way too. But I most envy her support system. They gave her the wings to fly.
Let that be the lesson that every parent learns from her life and this book. It's definitely worth a read. Here's looking forward to all she has in store for us in the coming years.
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A good support system does make a huge difference in how you live your life! And Priyanka has busted some pretty big glass ceilings for sure!
ReplyDeleteYes, she has. I am in awe of her success.
DeleteShe really has gone places and speaks her mind. I'm not sure I want to read the book though.
ReplyDeleteShe speaks her mind for sure. She does have a sorted out head on her shoulders.
DeleteShe is inspiring to a lot of people. I caught snippets of her conversation with Oprah.
ReplyDeleteI am yet to see the interview. But I have seen some forwards of her bold statements in social media.
DeleteI don't know why I'm not overly drawn to autobiographies and biographies of contemporaries. I'm not really into reading about celebrities at all, though Priyanka seems to be one of the more interesting and pleasant among them. Your review does tempt me (a little)!
ReplyDeleteIt's her personality that attracted me to read her book. I wanted to know what leads someone to be successful beyond their dreams. I guess the first step is having those dreams. But in her case, she just went with the flow and learnt to ride the tide to success.
DeletePriyanka Chopra did come a long way. Though I don't read books centering celebrities, I must admit your review does tempt me. Well, if I read the book will let you know my thoughts. :)
ReplyDeleteDo let me know when you read it. It will be interesting to compare notes on this one.
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