Reviews:
Hillary Rodham Clinton
With candor and good humor, Nooyi has written a wonderful book that brings her story to life, from her early years in India, surrounded by love and high expectations, to her determined efforts to succeed in the corporate world, all the while questioning the tradeoffs she had to make. She reveals just how our society continues to sacrifice talent instead of changing how we organize work to maximize everyone's potential to live full and productive lives. A must-read for working women and the men who work with us, love us, and support us.
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon Limited
A fascinating narrative of an intrepid woman who broke the barrier of gender and race to emerge as an iconic business leader of the twenty-first century. Indra Nooyi's leadership legacy is her trailblazing philosophy of 'Performance with Purpose', whose time has only just arrived!
Nandan Nilekani, Chairman and co-founder, Infosys and Founding Chairman UIDAI (Aadhaar)
My Life in Full is an engrossing account of the life of an extraordinary woman, from her early days in India to the pinnacle of one of the world's iconic corporations, breaking many glass ceilings on the way. Writing from the heart, Indra Nooyi shares her authentic story of finding great business success and balancing a close-knit family. Inspirational and a must read!
N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Group
My Life in Full is just what it says it is: a vibrant account of a full life, lived wisely and well. It is the untold story of a journey across continents made by a young woman growing up immersed in the values of India in the 1970s, and the sacrifices demanded of a working mother pursuing an ambitious career. Along the way, we get a glimpse of the extraordinary capacities that helped shape Indra Nooyi's distinctive leadership style, and her great ability to define a mission and bring people together to achieve it. We also discover how much more needs to be done with the care infrastructure so that women – and men – in the workplace of the twenty-first century can live full lives.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCL Technologies
Indra Nooyi's life story is one of absolute merit, grit and determination. Way before upskilling was a trend, she set the example of being a true life-long learner. Her journey from her Thatha's room to the PepsiCo chair has been marked by constant curiosity and innovation, and reflects deep values that transcend all cultures. I am glad that she decided to share her incredible journey with us, for rarely are we invited to learn from not just the achievements but also the regrets of a brilliant and immensely successful business leader.
Ursula M. Burns, former chair and CEO of Xerox, (author of Where You Are Is Not Who You Are)
Gritty, joyous, and visionary, Nooyi tells the story of an everyday person living an extraordinary life, leading beautifully and confidently from the front. A must-read for all.
Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America (author of Unfinished Business)
"CEO" and "care" do not usually go together, but for Indra Nooyi, they always have. Rather than offering us a list of policy prescriptions, she shows us what is possible when businesses care about family and families have time to care for one another.