Memoirs and autobiographies to look forward to in 2020

Memories are created to bridge the gap between the past and the present. It can be highly glorifying, contented and admirable at one level, yet unimaginably dull and dreary on the other. One can never deny that memories always have a tale to tell and a story to narrate. Therefore, when these beautiful memories and recollections from the past are weaved into words and beautiful narratives, they set forth to become memoirs.

With many memoirs releasing every year, 2020 is no different. Like every other year, this year is equally packed with many inspiring and uplifting memoirs by well-known authors and celebrities around the world. Here’s a list of the most anticipated memoirs of 2020.

‘Happy for no Reason’ is a part memoir, part autobiography by Mandira Bedi, a well-known actor and fitness icon, co-authored by Satyadev Barman, a yoga mentor, composer, writer and musician. This book is a beautiful amalgamation of the many roles played by Mandira Bedi in her life. It delves into a journey that is destined to find happiness and pleasure in every walk of one’s life.

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Touching upon the lines of the music video ‘Made in India’ of the 1990s, that made Milind Soman the heartthrob of the nation, the book is not only a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the same, but also a reminiscence of the extraordinary life lived by the actor, model and fitness icon. Co-authored with bestselling author Roopa Pai, the book portrays an awe-inspiring journey of Milind Soman.

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The life of a celebrity is very unpredictable and sometimes even conflicting. Having to live up to the expectations of the fans, but also losing a part of one’s authentic self, is a struggle that is indescribable. Jessica Simpson, through her book ‘Open Book’, successfully unfolds many aspects and phases of her life. The book revolves around many facets of Jessica’s life, be it in the fields of music, fashion or relationship struggles and many more.

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‘More Myself: A Journey’ is a part autobiography, part narrative documentary by the world-renowned musician and singer Alicia Keys. As the title reads, the book is a journey into the heart and mind of the author, that not only narrates her life as it has been but also the thought and the effort put behind it, that made it this great.

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Motherhood is essential part of a woman’s life. It is a journey in itself. Esha Deol in her most recent book ‘Amma Mia’, talks about this very journey. The book presents not only tips, advices and stories for new mothers but also helps them understand the true meaning of motherhood. As difficult as it may get, Esha Deol simplifies the idea of motherhood and guides mothers through the art of parenting.

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This beautiful narrative and a memoir by Maya Shanbhag Lang, is a pure portrayal of an indescribable mother-daughter relationship, that gets lost with time and the changes that occur. Maya, in her quest to look for answers soon learns that her mother is suffering from Alzheimer’s. The book not only centres around wider themes of immigration and alienation but it also looks into the dynamics of motherhood.

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Bangalore, ‘The Silicon Valley of India’ is known for its technological development and for being the IT capital of India. With that being said, the book ‘Lift off: The Story of Conzerv’ by Hema Hattangady is an inspirational story bordering the lines of entrepreneurship and business management. In 1996, Hema Hattangady took over as the CEO of Conzerv, a family-owned firm based in Bangalore that manufactured digital energy meters.

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