Unfinished: A Memoir

Priyanka Chopra Jonas's "Unfinished" is an Instant Classic!You could read this book because it is about a woman who made things go incredibly well in her life or because it is about a beautiful lady who achieved so much from hard work and persistence or because it is about a beautiful soul who believes that with grit and determination anyone can achieve their dream and help others no matter how "different" they might (at first) appear.Her opening dedication to her father will leave you teary.  And he's present all throughout this memoir and seems an extraordinary incredible Dad and her Mom is majorly fearless also.  The importance of Family and Women outlined in this book is incredible and mind blowing.  To me, this seems one of the best inspirational books ever written.She includes some amazing very practical quotes including one really awesome one from martial arts master, Bruce Lee.  South Asian cultural excellence is celebrated.  But important aspects of American culture are presented throughout the book as well.And she includes awesome precise English definitions of Hindi words (so much better than most subtitles in Hindi cinema films).  And she patiently explains all the stuff about India you may feel you're supposed to know but might not or just some India things you may have wondered about.The best lesson I gained out of reading "Unfinished" is the following: You can do almost anything you want if you aren't afraid of the consequences and you can fix almost anything if you can look at it from the right viewpoint or perspective.  Seriously, I've never read so much wise practical advice liberally dispensed within such very wise simple stories related about what happened at different points in her life.There are a lot of great contrasts she explains between American and Indian culture, particularly in the area of family.  And these are quite entertaining yet at the same time, respectful and affirmative.A number of times I was struck by what she was saying or what happened and put the book down and started thinking about the importance of it all, particularly right now.If we live in polarizing times, this book is so unpolarizing, so calming like a natural pain reliever for the enormous headache everyday life has become as seen online, in the newspaper, on TV or in sensational negative character films.  She doesn't ignore the bad stuff and confronts it unflinchingly (which is a lesson in itself contained in several actions she took and is taking). She is the ultra successful person we may never meet but through her memoir, she tells us so much that we might hope she might  say or advise if we found ourselves in challenging situations similar or different from the ones she has confronted.There is so much that is very good and inspirational in this book about India, America, about people, about life and about living.  It is pure joy to read.

Omg, this was such a great read. I am so glad I purchased this book and learned about this amazing human.

What a great biography to start 2021 with our own Desi Girl who is making big in both in Hollywood and Bollywood. I had pre-ordered this book. I’m almost 80% through reading this book. And will soon finish reading it. Can’t keep this book down. Priyanka’s journey is so inspirational that I could relate to mine even though I’m an engineer and working into corporate IT in a highly competitive land of opportunity in the US. Since we are into same age group I can totally relate to some of the challenges that I faced or facing in my IT journey as Priyanka wrote hers. I’ll be reading this book again. Each time I’m reading this book, I learn something new that resonates with me. I feel more empowered and strive to do more in my own field as I get so much inspiration from Priyanka. This book gave me so much to connect to my roots. It will be with forever as I embark on achieving more success in my field.

Priyanka is a global personality whom I admire. This book is short and sweet. She writes beautifully, from the heart and gives us a wonderful glimpse into her childhood, rise to fame as Miss World, initial struggles in Bollywood and more. She writes with raw emotion, very articulately and with great intelligence. We read about her rise in Bollywood , her further rise as she works round-the-clock to break into Hollywood and how her heart beats with intense ambition.A must read. Very riveting and enjoyable.

I didn’t know much about her, heard her on Oprah Super soul so picked up her book. Great read, very inspiring young woman, and a true humanitarian at heart. Glad I read more about her story!

Last week my YouTube feed was flooded with zoom interviews of Priyanka Chopra Jonas sitting in front of her crackling fireplace and basking in perfect lighting. All the hosts were fawning over her new book ‘Unfinished’ and gushing about how inspirational it was.This book was featured in the best-seller list of The New York Times in less than a week from its release. It made me wonder how celebrities become best-selling authors with their first book while regular authors face rejection after rejection. Surely their fame contributes to those sales numbers and not the writing as much.Being a memoir junkie, I wanted to find out for myself if this book was worth all the hype. So I ordered the Kindle version and got started.First of all, I do believe Priyanka Chopra Jonas is the ultimate overachiever. She didn’t stop with being crowned Miss World at age 18. She made a name for herself in Bollywood, diversified into the music industry releasing hit singles. Next, she conquered Hollywood, then turned producer, entrepreneur, writer, humanitarian, and tied the knot with heartthrob Nick Jonas in the middle of all that. Phew! I’m sure I missed many of her other achievements here.Well, you don’t need to read her book to know all that. It’s public information. So I wondered what the book would divulge which we didn’t already know.Well, spoiler alert, the book doesn’t reveal anything new, deep, or eye-opening. It’s more like a long chat with an old friend reminiscing about their life. I did enjoy the relaxed and easy flow of the words, very similar to the natural ease with which Priyanka converses. I will give it to her, she is a good writer.The first few chapters are a walk down memory lane detailing her childhood nomadic days, close ties with extended family, her adjustment to boarding school as a young child, and her move to the United States as a teenager. She talks about the bullying she faced, but didn’t we all as teenagers?We know the rest of the story. Upon her return to India, she wins the Miss India and successively the Miss World competition which alters the trajectory of her life. Her professional aspirations to become an aeronautical engineer are put on hold and she enters the Indian Film Industry aka Bollywood.The chapter ‘Grief’ detailing the loss of her father was moving, given her close relationship with him. I would say that the real heroes in her story are her parents. They gave her wings to fly. Their support and love infused solid confidence in her. There is not a better gift that a parent can give to their child than that.Priyanka had her fair share of bad relationships until Nick Jonas slid down into her DMs. Following an over-the-top big fat Indian wedding, Nick and Priyanka settled into their new digs in L.A.In all, the chapters were a good read, but I was disappointed. First of all, there was nothing compelling in the whole book. It didn’t have me saying ‘Wow’. When I read a memoir, I want something meaty to bite into. Priyanka played it safe with neatly manicured life stories.The best memoirs delve into the author’s deepest psyche and we get to see them at their most vulnerable. They reveal their innermost demons, the darkest adversities they faced and how they overcame them or not. Their painful struggles make their journey more compelling and hence their stories become inspirational.But struggle was not a big part of Priyanka’s life. It would be easy to say that she had a privileged life. She came from an affluent and loving family. That being said, not all privileged people reach great heights. So we have to give credit when credit is due and acknowledge her hard work.Priyanka has said in an interview how she doesn’t want to rest on her laurels, but I feel in this book she was mostly talking about her laurels, her entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen and ambitious streak. In one photo where she is standing in front of a huge crowd in Ontario, she humble brags how she is doing shooting and promoting films in India while recording music in the US at the same time.Sure, tell me about your achievements but also tell me about your flaws and your insecurities. That’s what makes a person relatable and not hashtags. An honest reflection of oneself includes not only the highlights in their life but also the times they messed up or failed as a human being.Priyanka does write about her regret endorsing a skin whitening cream, but other than that she painted a very one dimensional positive image of herself. I wished she just didn’t skim the surface but dug deeper into herself. I didn’t get that from this memoir. Maybe it was her personal choice to disclose only that much.From the writing, it is evident that the memoir is a ‘Get to know me’ book targeting Western audiences who are still getting familiar with her. Indian audiences have known her for 2 decades and are fully acquainted. Hence the in-depth account of Indian traditions, culture, food, and language.In conclusion, this book appears more to be a business card for promoting the brand that is Priyanka. It details all her achievements, business ventures, and future projects.Staying current, relevant, and in the news is very important to any brand. It thrives on nonstop PR machinery. That’s what this book aims to achieve.I’m sure Priyanka did not just wake up one day and decide to write her memoir. This book is a well-orchestrated part of her overall business strategy to furthering and expanding her reach. Global dominion is after all her goal.I’d say this book may not be a great memoir but it does make an excellent marketing tool.Nonetheless, there is always something we can learn from another person’s story and Priyanka is no exception to the rule. Her unshakeable confidence and insatiable hunger for success will take her far. Her journey is definitely unfinished.Full review at- https://medium.com/blueinsight/unfinished-by-priyanka-chopra-jonas-an-honest-book-review-6ffa2f30bfec?source=friends_link&sk=f667ccd0e58fa510f28abc0d38a6a377

I was waiting for so long for this book. Good to know that it’s available on amazon with Hard cover. I’m big fan of Priyanka. Learning alot from her and her life achievements. Good wishes to Her🧿🙏

This is one of the best books I've read!Heartfelt writing which had me in tears and fits of laughter! Love the raw honesty of Priyanka's writing. Looking forward to the sequel!

Love every single word

È la biografia dell'artista, ma offre, anche, uno sguardo sulle consuetudini di vita in India e sui diversi mondi cinematografici India e negli Stati Uniti. Ho scoperto molte cose. È un libro molto poso

Just incredible !!! How beautiful and motivational this book is!