Unfinished is a 2021 memoir by Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Described as a "collection of personal essays, stories and observations", the book chronicles important moments in Chopra Jonas' life and her twenty-year-long career, such as working as an actress-producer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and her marriage to the American singer and actor Nick Jonas.
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| Author | Priyanka Chopra Jonas |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Published | 9 February 2021 |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House |
| Publication place | India United States |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-1984819215 |
After facing a one-month postponement, it was released by Penguin Random House on 9 February 2021 and reached The New York Times Best Seller list in the United States and topped the Nielsen BookScan best seller list in India.
Synopsis
editIt has been described as a collection of personal essays, stories and observations by Chopra Jonas.[1] Unfinished chronicles important moments in Chopra Jonas' life and her twenty-year-long career, such as working as an actress-producer and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.[2]
Background and release
editIn June 2018, it was announced that Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas would publish her memoir titled Unfinished in 2019 by Penguin Books in India, Ballantine Books in the United States, and Michael Joseph in the United Kingdom.[1] In October 2020, Chopra Jonas announced that the book would go on sale on 19 January 2021.[2] Pre-orders started on 2 October 2020.[2] The release, however, was postponed to 9 February 2021.[2]
Reception
editUnfinished received critical acclaim. Writing for Associated Press, Molly Sprayregen, who termed the book as "deeply open and honest account", wrote, "Chopra Jonas' writing is open, engaging, and full of energy. She writes, it seems, to connect. The experience feels intimate, like Chopra Jonas is exchanging stories with a friend over coffee. Her stories are exceedingly personal, and despite being an international movie star, many of them even feel relatable."[3] Shaistha Khan from Arab News felt that the book was "written for a Western audience, further strengthening Chopra's foothold in Hollywood".[4] Divya Kala Bhavani of The Hindu called it "an unapologetic tribute to how hard Chopra Jonas worked and continues to work in contentious Hollywood but how she thrives in it".[5] In a review published in The Quint, Karishma Upadhyay spoke of how Chopra Jonas' writing "sounds exactly how she talks—measured, engaging and full of humour and energy".[6]
Unfinished reached The New York Times Best Seller list in the United States and topped the Nielsen BookScan best seller list in India.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Press Trust of India (19 June 2018). "Priyanka Chopra to come out with memoir in 2019". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d Perez, Lexy (2 October 2020). "Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Release Memoir, 'Unfinished'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ Sprayregen, Molly (8 February 2021). "Review: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals private life details". ABC News. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ Khan, Shaistha (20 February 2021). "Priyanka Chopra Jonas's memoir 'Unfinished' is safe, predictable". Arab News. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ Bhavani, Divya Kala (9 April 2021). "'Unfinished' by Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Audible: intrigue, tears and giggles on tap". The Hindu. Hyderabad, India. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Upadhyay, Karishma (14 February 2021). "Priyanka's 'Unfinished' is Measured, Engaging & Full of Humour". The Quint. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction - Best Sellers - Books". The New York Times. 28 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.