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pinks_paperbacks's review against another edition
4.0
I was hesitant to read this book when I read so many reviews stating that this book was highly overrated and that it’s everything she has said in her interviews over the years. It’s false. Yes, she has included some of her personal anecdotes and experiences that she has previously shared on tv but the nuances of her emotions were not heard or seen on tv, definitely not by me.
I believe, a lot of people were disappointed because they were expecting something that could be gossiped about and involved names and incidents that could possibly create controversies furthering gossips which, fortunately, didn’t happen. Instead she let her guard down a little and exposed her minimal vulnerabilities, as much as she felt comfortable sharing it with everyone.
I’ll recommend this book ONLY to people who don’t just like celebrities because they are celebrities but because they can either relate to or be inspired by or feel both with the celebrities of their liking.
I believe, a lot of people were disappointed because they were expecting something that could be gossiped about and involved names and incidents that could possibly create controversies furthering gossips which, fortunately, didn’t happen. Instead she let her guard down a little and exposed her minimal vulnerabilities, as much as she felt comfortable sharing it with everyone.
I’ll recommend this book ONLY to people who don’t just like celebrities because they are celebrities but because they can either relate to or be inspired by or feel both with the celebrities of their liking.
akshayconstantine's review against another edition
4.0
It was nice that the book was not just about the movies. She talked about a lot more things. The way she talked about grief, bullying, feeling abandoned were very commendable. Although, it would be nice if she writes another book about the Bollywood industry, including what went right for her and what went wrong.
The ending was not a big hurrah. And, there were certain times she could have gone deeper in the story. Maybe the editor decided to make the book shorter. But, that definitely made the stories feel a bit incomplete.
Also, I see a lot of reviews on why she did not sue the surgeon. As someone from India, personally, I did not pick up on that. Usually, that is not my first instinct. In fact, on a minor scale, I have faced a similar issue as well. Now, I am thinking why I did not think about suing either. That is a question for me to ponder as well.
She is a first time author. Therefore, I guess, we should not expect too much from her. I would recommend people to read some specific chapters which were wonderful.
The ending was not a big hurrah. And, there were certain times she could have gone deeper in the story. Maybe the editor decided to make the book shorter. But, that definitely made the stories feel a bit incomplete.
Also, I see a lot of reviews on why she did not sue the surgeon. As someone from India, personally, I did not pick up on that. Usually, that is not my first instinct. In fact, on a minor scale, I have faced a similar issue as well. Now, I am thinking why I did not think about suing either. That is a question for me to ponder as well.
She is a first time author. Therefore, I guess, we should not expect too much from her. I would recommend people to read some specific chapters which were wonderful.
amsearer's review against another edition
5.0
This book (I listened to the audio version) was a true gem, and an absolute pleasure to listen to. I will most likely read it again someday, which I rarely do. I loved Priyanka on Quantico, and reading this book has inspired me to watch it again with some insider info. What a wonderful human she is. If you don't know her story, I guarantee you'll enjoy learning it.
thatswhatiloveaboutreading's review
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
I didn’t know much about Priyanka Chopra Jonas, but I enjoyed reading about her family, her career, and her philanthropy work around the world. I’m so impressed at her ability to live and work and succeed in two such vastly different cultures, and I’m interested to watch Quantico now since that was her breakout role in the US.
saistewart's review against another edition
3.0
A very privileged person recounting a rosy vision of her childhood and experiences. Sweet but unremarkable.
foreverj's review against another edition
2.0
I generally enjoy memoirs and picked this one up to learn more about Priyanka Chopra. She has a very accomplished life but I found the memoir to be a not-so- humble brag about her privileged life. I had a hard time finishing it as I found it came off as pretentious. I listened to the audio book which she narrates so not sure if that made it worse.
divroyalty's review against another edition
2.0
I love Priyanka Chopra and still admire her for being an amazing woman but this book felt like I was reading a Wikipedia page rather than a memoir.