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"I have always felt that life is a solitary journey, that we are each on a train, riding through our hours, our days, our years. We get on alone, we leave alone, and the decisions we made as we travel on the train are our responsibility alone."
In this thoughtful and revealing memoir, readers will accompany one of the world's most recognizable women on her journey of self-discovery. A remarkable life story rooted in two different worlds, Unfinished offers insights into Priyanka Chopra Jonas's childhood in India; her formative teenage years in the United States; and her return to India, where against all odds as a newcomer to the pageant world, she won the national and international beauty competitions that launched her global acting career. Whether reflecting on her nomadic early years or the challenges she's faced as she's doggedly pursued her calling, Priyanka shares her challenges and triumphs with warmth and honesty. The result is a book that is philosophical, sassy, inspiring, bold, and rebellious. Just like the author herself.
From her dual-continent 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 readers around the world to gather their courage, embrace their ambitions, and commit to the hard work of following their dreams.

When I saw how people were looking at me on my first day back at school in Bareilly-as if I were a fantastical, brightly colored unicorn-I realized that I wanted to see myself that way, too. I wanted to feel interesting and unusual and amazing, to feel that I was deserving of people's gaze. I wanted to leave behind my fear of being different, the quality that seemed to cause trouble for me in America. From now on, if I was going to be an anomaly, I was going to be the shiniest damn anomaly around. I had no idea if I could pull off that sort of attitude or not, but I was sure as hell going to try.

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'Measured, Engaging & Full of Humour'' - The Quint ''Unfinished is an effervescent account propelled by bouts of introspection'' - FirstPost 'Priyanka Chopra Jonas's very personal book, which celebrates family and self-love, is one that gives you goals to be your own person' - Sunday Midday --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multifaceted talent who is one of the most recognized personalities in the world. A National Film Award winner with more than sixty international and Hollywood films to her credit, Chopra Jonas made her American TV acting debut on the ABC-TV hit drama Quantico, where she made history as the first Indian-born actor to star as the lead of a TV drama series. She was featured on the cover of Time magazine's coveted Time 100 issue, named as one of the "Most Influential People" in the world, and recognized as one of Forbes's Most Powerful Women. Chopra Jonas is a global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and received the prestigious Danny Kaye Humanitarian award. She is also involved in a number of efforts to protect children's rights and to promote the education of girls around the world, including her namesake charity, The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

“Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s memoir, Unfinished, is a moving story of her rise to fame. . . . [A] deeply open and honest account of her experience navigating life in the public eye, as well as the extreme hard work and dedication she put into her career . . . Her writing is open, engaging, and full of energy. She writes, it seems, to connect. . . . Even those who are not already fans of Chopra Jonas will find reason to enjoy her story, one that chronicles a deep love of family and culture and a passion for standing up for what you believe in.”—Associated Press

“[Chopra Jonas] reflects on how she catapulted herself into America’s entertainment industry with her charisma and resilience . . . [Unfinished] exemplifies how she persisted in the face of her detractors.”—USA Today

“Actor and producer Chopra Jonas’s memoir captures the excitement of an Indian teenager launched into fame and moving rapidly from a national to an international stage. . . . Chopra Jonas weaves in her personal struggles and family tragedies, thus revealing the depth behind her self-assurance and resilience.”—Booklist

“A lively memoir from a hardworking entertainer.”—Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Preface

I’m sitting in a meditative pose. In Sanskrit it’s called Sukhasana, or “Happy Pose.” Spine straight, shins crossed, shoulders pulled back, and chest pulled upward, I’m taking slow, focused breaths to bring all my attention to my center. The slow breathing calms my mind so that I can now tackle life’s challenges.

Kidding.

I am, in reality, likely sitting on the set of my latest film project, or on a plane, or slumped in a hair and makeup chair. My breathing is erratic from the four espresso shots I’ve inhaled in the past half hour while simultaneously wolfing down some form of comfort food that’s probably not the healthiest of options. (Doritos, anyone?) My overbooked schedule glares at me with seventeen emails that are marked Urgent! Requires Immediate Attention! And my phone is buzzing like a bumblebee on ecstasy. I am running on IST (Indian Stretchable Time)—I’m late—and I am in no frame of mind to make sense of my day, let alone my life.

How is this possible when I come from mystical India, the land of yoga, meditation, the Bhagavad Gita, and one of the most learned civilizations of the world? Why am I unable to invoke the infinite wisdom of my ancestors to calm my raging mind when so many people around the world have embraced the teachings of my great country and managed to incorporate its lessons of peace, love, and happiness quite effectively into their lives?

Well, 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. My mom was a fan of Elvis and the Doors; my dad listened to Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar. My mom loves London, theater, art, and nightlife; my dad loved taking road trips through our subcontinent and sampling the street food at every opportunity. I lived in small towns in northern India for much of my childhood, and I also lived in the United States for three years in my teens.

Traditional and modern. East and West. There wasn’t necessarily a plan to raise me as a blend of those influences, but here I am, someone who calls both Mumbai and Los Angeles home, who works comfortably in India, America, and plenty of countries in between, and whose style and passion reflect that global mindset. The cultural mash-up invigorates me, is important to me, because I believe we can all learn from one another. That we all need to learn from one another.

Cue my husband, Nick. As I embark on this new chapter of life with him, it seems like a good time to take stock. It’s probably the first time as an adult that I’ve felt the desire to look back and reflect on how I’ve gotten to this moment. The first time since my life took a huge, crazy turn more than twenty years ago and I became a public person. Part of this desire to be introspective comes with maturity, no doubt. And I think it’s safe to say that part of it came along with Nick, a mature, introspective individual if ever there was one.

Looking back, I remember how I felt as my seventeen-year-old self, a small-town girl who exploded into India’s awareness back in January of 2000 when I was crowned Miss India World. I had no idea what to do with this unexpected widespread attention or how to prepare for what was next—representing my country on the global stage in the Miss World pageant. My family had no idea, either, because we weren’t a “pageant” family or an “entertainment” family. Far from it; my parents were both doctors. With their love, support, and encouragement, I decided that I would do my best to learn from each new situation I found myself in, to throw myself into it wholeheartedly and work as hard as I knew how. Sink or swim. And if there was a choice, I was always going to do my damnedest to swim. Admittedly, sometimes my strategy has been flawed or I’ve haven’t learned fast enough, but whatever my fail-ures, they haven’t been for lack of effort.

I have always felt that life is a solitary journey, that we are each on a train, riding through our hours, our days, our years. We get on alone, we leave alone, and the decisions we make as we travel on the train are our responsibility alone. Along the way, different people—the family we are born to and the family we choose, the friends we meet, those we come to love and who come to love us—get on and off the cars of our train. We are travelers, always moving, always in flux, and so are our fellow passengers. Our time riding together is fleeting, but it’s everything—because the time together is what brings us love, joy, connection.

Which is why I’m so grateful to be right here, right now, reflecting with you on my unfinished journey. I hope that whatever I have learned along the way, from fellow passengers, from my efforts and my own mistakes, can contribute to your journey, too. Because as I have discovered, if you’re willing to be a student of life, the possibilities are endless.

Priyanka --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'Measured, Engaging & Full of Humour'' - The Quint ''Unfinished is an effervescent account propelled by bouts of introspection'' - FirstPost 'Priyanka Chopra Jonas's very personal book, which celebrates family and self-love, is one that gives you goals to be your own person' - Sunday Midday --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multifaceted talent who is one of the most recognized personalities in the world. A National Film Award winner with more than sixty international and Hollywood films to her credit, Chopra Jonas made her American TV acting debut on the ABC-TV hit drama Quantico, where she made history as the first Indian-born actor to star as the lead of a TV drama series. She was featured on the cover of Time magazine's coveted Time 100 issue, named as one of the "Most Influential People" in the world, and recognized as one of Forbes's Most Powerful Women. Chopra Jonas is a global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and received the prestigious Danny Kaye Humanitarian award. She is also involved in a number of efforts to protect children's rights and to promote the education of girls around the world, including her namesake charity, The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

“Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s memoir, Unfinished, is a moving story of her rise to fame. . . . [A] deeply open and honest account of her experience navigating life in the public eye, as well as the extreme hard work and dedication she put into her career . . . Her writing is open, engaging, and full of energy. She writes, it seems, to connect. . . . Even those who are not already fans of Chopra Jonas will find reason to enjoy her story, one that chronicles a deep love of family and culture and a passion for standing up for what you believe in.”—Associated Press

“[Chopra Jonas] reflects on how she catapulted herself into America’s entertainment industry with her charisma and resilience . . . [Unfinished] exemplifies how she persisted in the face of her detractors.”—USA Today

“Actor and producer Chopra Jonas’s memoir captures the excitement of an Indian teenager launched into fame and moving rapidly from a national to an international stage. . . . Chopra Jonas weaves in her personal struggles and family tragedies, thus revealing the depth behind her self-assurance and resilience.”—Booklist

“A lively memoir from a hardworking entertainer.”—Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Preface

I’m sitting in a meditative pose. In Sanskrit it’s called Sukhasana, or “Happy Pose.” Spine straight, shins crossed, shoulders pulled back, and chest pulled upward, I’m taking slow, focused breaths to bring all my attention to my center. The slow breathing calms my mind so that I can now tackle life’s challenges.

Kidding.

I am, in reality, likely sitting on the set of my latest film project, or on a plane, or slumped in a hair and makeup chair. My breathing is erratic from the four espresso shots I’ve inhaled in the past half hour while simultaneously wolfing down some form of comfort food that’s probably not the healthiest of options. (Doritos, anyone?) My overbooked schedule glares at me with seventeen emails that are marked Urgent! Requires Immediate Attention! And my phone is buzzing like a bumblebee on ecstasy. I am running on IST (Indian Stretchable Time)—I’m late—and I am in no frame of mind to make sense of my day, let alone my life.

How is this possible when I come from mystical India, the land of yoga, meditation, the Bhagavad Gita, and one of the most learned civilizations of the world? Why am I unable to invoke the infinite wisdom of my ancestors to calm my raging mind when so many people around the world have embraced the teachings of my great country and managed to incorporate its lessons of peace, love, and happiness quite effectively into their lives?

Well, 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. My mom was a fan of Elvis and the Doors; my dad listened to Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar. My mom loves London, theater, art, and nightlife; my dad loved taking road trips through our subcontinent and sampling the street food at every opportunity. I lived in small towns in northern India for much of my childhood, and I also lived in the United States for three years in my teens.

Traditional and modern. East and West. There wasn’t necessarily a plan to raise me as a blend of those influences, but here I am, someone who calls both Mumbai and Los Angeles home, who works comfortably in India, America, and plenty of countries in between, and whose style and passion reflect that global mindset. The cultural mash-up invigorates me, is important to me, because I believe we can all learn from one another. That we all need to learn from one another.

Cue my husband, Nick. As I embark on this new chapter of life with him, it seems like a good time to take stock. It’s probably the first time as an adult that I’ve felt the desire to look back and reflect on how I’ve gotten to this moment. The first time since my life took a huge, crazy turn more than twenty years ago and I became a public person. Part of this desire to be introspective comes with maturity, no doubt. And I think it’s safe to say that part of it came along with Nick, a mature, introspective individual if ever there was one.

Looking back, I remember how I felt as my seventeen-year-old self, a small-town girl who exploded into India’s awareness back in January of 2000 when I was crowned Miss India World. I had no idea what to do with this unexpected widespread attention or how to prepare for what was next—representing my country on the global stage in the Miss World pageant. My family had no idea, either, because we weren’t a “pageant” family or an “entertainment” family. Far from it; my parents were both doctors. With their love, support, and encouragement, I decided that I would do my best to learn from each new situation I found myself in, to throw myself into it wholeheartedly and work as hard as I knew how. Sink or swim. And if there was a choice, I was always going to do my damnedest to swim. Admittedly, sometimes my strategy has been flawed or I’ve haven’t learned fast enough, but whatever my fail-ures, they haven’t been for lack of effort.

I have always felt that life is a solitary journey, that we are each on a train, riding through our hours, our days, our years. We get on alone, we leave alone, and the decisions we make as we travel on the train are our responsibility alone. Along the way, different people—the family we are born to and the family we choose, the friends we meet, those we come to love and who come to love us—get on and off the cars of our train. We are travelers, always moving, always in flux, and so are our fellow passengers. Our time riding together is fleeting, but it’s everything—because the time together is what brings us love, joy, connection.

Which is why I’m so grateful to be right here, right now, reflecting with you on my unfinished journey. I hope that whatever I have learned along the way, from fellow passengers, from my efforts and my own mistakes, can contribute to your journey, too. Because as I have discovered, if you’re willing to be a student of life, the possibilities are endless.

Priyanka --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Ponsil Nadar

A well written book

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A good read. A well written book. Good to know Priyanka 's story directly from her. This book is a page turner.

Reviewed in India on 23 February 2021

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a good one! haven't finished reading yet, but it's fun reading the book as you get a glimpse of her life. she's always been an inspiration but i wish she described her struggles a little bit more as that would've been helpful and motivated a lot of us. me being a girl from india who has been watching her from years, i can tell you she hasn't mentioned a lot of moments that were very hard for her including some super controversial topics that should've been cleared up. good to know she hasn't made the whole book a sad story book, but i would've loved to read about a lot of things she didn't talk about. the size of the book is amazing. getting such a beautiful official book coming from a celebrity for 511 isn't bad at all. it's great her team have kept the price low out here since the main motive is for people to know her story and not to profit off too much. it's rare to see celebrities keeping the rates of their bios and merch this low. that too with free shipping. also, they keep decreasing the price every few days as they keep making sales, so if you still don't have enough money, then keep saving, you'll be able to buy it in a few days for sure. this is a must read especially for all the desis who're demotivated in today's world. ❤️

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To read

Reviewed in India on 9 June 2023

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Before reading this book i got no idea who Priyanka was expect for she is an actress. But she really got me inspired. She is really bold, hardworking and talented girl. Must read for girls.

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Good quality book

Reviewed in India on 3 June 2023

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If you are curious about this book then give it a try. Quality of book is best as a hardcover. It's all about priyanka chopra Jonas and her journey.

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Written mostly for non indians

Reviewed in India on 24 October 2023

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We indians who have followed PCs career since start know most of such things . It's probably for the western or new audience of west who see her as an outsider who will finally acknowledge her personality.

Reviewed in India on 12 January 2022

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Money spent on books is never a waste.
After reading complete book I am writing this review that don't need to invest 500 rupees on this book. You can go for spiritual book rather Go for leaders like vivekanand, sadguru, Guru Gopal Das, संत कबीर, achary Prashant, etc
don't buy any book written by any entertainer.
It's just her journey. I am her fan and under excitement i brought this book and did read it after completion I realised I shouldn't invested in this book. The only output I got is learnt little more English words that's all.

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Nice book

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Good to read. Loved Priyanka after reading this.

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Uma

I couldn’t put it down

Reviewed in Canada on 15 February 2024

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Well written but don’t let the east to read style fool you. There is a lot of grit in this story - her struggle to get to where she is, and now paying it forward. Growth Mindset!

Aneesa Mandani

Amazing book

Reviewed in the United States on 17 January 2024

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

Sam C

Wow! What an inspiring woman!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2023

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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!

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Love every single word

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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

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