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Book Review
Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a candid and inspiring memoir that takes readers through the remarkable journey of her life—from a small-town girl in India to an international icon. Told through a collection of personal essays, the book highlights key moments in her life, including her childhood, teenage years in the U.S., and the challenges she faced with racism and self-identity.
She shares how winning Miss World in 2000 became a turning point, opening doors to a successful career in Bollywood and later Hollywood. Along the way, she also became a producer and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, using her platform to advocate for important causes.
Priyanka writes about her close relationship with her parents, especially her father, and the emotional struggles she experienced during his illness. The memoir also touches on her love story with Nick Jonas and the transitions she made both personally and professionally.
Through her honest reflections on fame, cultural challenges, ambition, and resilience, Unfinished offers an empowering message for anyone chasing big dreams.
Book Review
Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a candid and inspiring memoir that takes readers through the remarkable journey of her life—from a small-town girl in India to an international icon. Told through a collection of personal essays, the book highlights key moments in her life, including her childhood, teenage years in the U.S., and the challenges she faced with racism and self-identity.
She shares how winning Miss World in 2000 became a turning point, opening doors to a successful career in Bollywood and later Hollywood. Along the way, she also became a producer and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, using her platform to advocate for important causes.
Priyanka writes about her close relationship with her parents, especially her father, and the emotional struggles she experienced during his illness. The memoir also touches on her love story with Nick Jonas and the transitions she made both personally and professionally.
Through her honest reflections on fame, cultural challenges, ambition, and resilience, Unfinished offers an empowering message for anyone chasing big dreams.
Book Review
- “Unfinished” by Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an intimate memoir that provides a sincere look into the life of a celebrated Bollywood star who rose to international fame. In her book, Chopra Jonas recounts her evolution from her early days in India to her success as an acclaimed actress, producer, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
- She reflected on her formative teenage years in the United States, a time marked by the discrimination she faced due to her skin colour. Defying all odds, she triumphed in national and international beauty competitions, culminating in her crowning as Miss World in 2000, which propelled her into a global acting career.
From achieving cross-continental fame as an actress and producer to her role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Priyanka’s path encourages readers to gather their courage, embrace ambition, and relentlessly chase their dreams.
- The memoir delves into her relationship with her parents, particularly her father, expressing regret over the limited time spent with him during his battle with cancer. The narrative continues with her encounter with American singer Nick Jonas, their subsequent marriage, and the various highs and lows throughout her life.
- The book is structured as a series of personal essays, each offering insights into different aspects of her life, from her upbringing in a middle-class family in India to her experiences as a newcomer in the fiercely competitive world of Indian cinema, and later, her transition to Hollywood.
- She doesn’t shy away from discussing the challenges she faced along the way, including racism, sexism, and the pressures of fame. Overall, “Unfinished” by Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a compelling memoir that offers a rare glimpse into the life of a global superstar. Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s storytelling is engaging and heartfelt, making this book a must-read for fans and newcomers alike.
What I don’t like about this book?
- The book lacks depth or details as Priyanka Chopra Jonas covers a wide range of topics in her memoir, but some may wish for a more in-depth exploration of certain aspects of her life and career for example the beauty contest aspirants and Bollywood aspirants won’t find how to get into these fields, this book will not help them as a guide.
- Priyanka’s memoir has been criticized for glossing over or avoiding certain controversies or criticisms she has faced throughout her career like about not taking names of Bollywood who cornered her or botched nose surgery or her controversial role in” Quantico”.
About Author
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multifaceted personality who won the Miss World title in 2000, marking her entry into Bollywood, where she earned a National Award for her performances. She pursued a singing career as well, featuring Pitbull in one of her singles.
It was her role as Alex Parrish in the American TV series “Quantico” which gained her international fame leading her roles in Baywatch, A Kid Like Jake, Isn’t It Romantic and The Matrix Resurrections. She has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2010, advocating for children’s rights and education.
Conclusion
Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra Jonas tells her story in a way that is both relatable and inspiring, making this memoir a compelling read for fans and new readers alike.
