International Women's Day is a worldwide celebration of women who fight gender stereotypes every day and each of them is an icon in their own right. Some women stand out with their grit and determination to succeed and inspire other women. Here are some prominent voices that narrate their remarkable stories in their own voice. (All photos/mid-day archives)
Updated On: 2022-03-08 03:29 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra is one of the world's most recognisable women, renowned for her bold risk-taking, multiculturalism and activism. Unfinished talks about everything from her 20-year-long career as an actor and producer, spread across two continents, to her work as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador. From losing her beloved father to cancer to marrying Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas opens up and shares her story to inspire a generation of young girls around the world to gather their courage, embrace their ambition and commit to the hard work of following their dreams.
Mariah Carey is an award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actress, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the narrator of her memoir ‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey’. She has recorded 15 studio albums and holds numerous industry records, including the most number-one singles of any solo artist in history. Her memoir is composed of her memories, mishaps, struggles, survival, and songs. It is a humbling and healing story full of hope that moves us to a new understanding, not only about Mariah, but also about the resilience of the human spirit.
From actress, comedian and YouTube sensation Lilly Singh (aka Superwoman) comes the definitive guide to being a BAWSE - a person who exudes confidence, reaches goals, gets hurt efficiently, and smiles genuinely, because they've fought through it all and made it out the other side. Narrated in her hilarious, bold voice that's inspired millions of fans, and sharing stories from her own life to illustrate her message, Lilly proves that there are no shortcuts to success.
An American television personality, actress, entrepreneur whose syndicated daily talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, led her to become one of the richest and most influential women in the United States. Her memoir is beautifully packed with insights and revelations about her life. Candid, moving, exhilarating, uplifting, and dynamic, the words Oprah shares in What I Know For Sure shimmer with the sort of wisdom and truth that listeners will turn to again and again.
Tahira Kashyap Khurrana (author, professor, theatre director and cancer survivor), ‘My Ex-Breast’ takes you on an intimate journey through a life-changing storm called breast cancer. In a single moment, she went from praying for her breast to grow to life and dealing with the curveball that is a mastectomy. Poignant, honest, and radically hopeful, Tahira shares how she and her loved ones chose joy in the face of fear.
Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: comedienne, actress, obedient child of immigrant professionals, and now, writer. With a blend of witty confessions and unscientific observations, her memoir ‘Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?’, talks about everything from being a timid young chubster afraid of her own bike to living the Hollywood life, dating, friendships, and planning her own funeral - all executed with several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make those important phone calls.
