My Life in Full

Work, Family, and Our Future

By: Indra Nooyi

Narrated by: Indra Nooyi

A New York Times Bestseller

An intimate and powerful memoir by the trailblazing former CEO of PepsiCo

For a dozen years as one of the world’s most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company — and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time — she transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence, and a deep sense of purpose. Now, in a rich memoir brimming with grace, grit, and good humor, My Life in Full offers a firsthand view of Nooyi’s legendary career and the sacrifices it so often demanded.

Nooyi takes us through the events that shaped her, from her childhood and early education in 1960s India, to the Yale School of Management, to her rise as a corporate consultant and strategist who soon ascended into the most senior executive ranks. The book offers an inside look at PepsiCo, and Nooyi’s thinking as she steered the iconic American company toward healthier products and reinvented its environmental profile, despite resistance at every turn.

For the first time and in raw detail, Nooyi also lays bare the difficulties that came with managing her demanding job with a growing family, and what she learned along the way. She makes a clear, actionable, urgent call for business and government to prioritize the care ecosystem, paid leave and work flexibility, and a convincing argument for how improving company and community support for young family builders will unleash the economy’s full potential.

Generous, authoritative, and grounded in lived experience, My Life in Full is the story of an extraordinary leader’s life, a moving tribute to the relationships that created it, and a blueprint for 21st century prosperity.

Critic reviews

Praise for My Life in Full:

“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.”
—Hillary Rodham Clinton

“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.”
—Ursula M. Burns, former chair and CEO of Xerox, author of Where You Are Is Not Who You Are

“‘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.”
—Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America, author of Unfinished Business

“We have so much to learn from Nooyi’s remarkable story and wisdom on lifting up girls and women in the decades to come. She shares a great road map for anyone who aspires to merge social change with leading a large organization.”
—Matt Damon, actor, screenwriter, producer

“Nooyi’s honesty, integrity, and humor shine through at every turn. Truly inspiring.”
—Mindy Kaling, actor, writer, producer, director

“An extraordinary window into the life, career, and family of a brilliant business strategist. A terrific addition to the story of American business.”
—Brian Cornell, CEO of Target Corp.

“An amazing read, filled with lessons, optimism, warmth, and heart, about an extraordinary woman who rose to be a fantastic role model for all women.”
—Sofia Vergara, actor

Fascinating

A friend recommended this book and I found it to be fascinating. We have so much to learn from Indra. A full perspective of personal and professional lives and an intriguing politic perspective.

Incredible woman

I loved this book. Its an honest memoir with great insight into the road of women in the corporate world. She is honest but never discouraging and I think it is important for it gives a true depiction. I am currently at that point of my career where I need to decide where I am heading next and she has given me great insight. I wont write what I have decided to do but I will say that I am doing it knowingly and happily.

Amazing!

As a female executive myself I found this book utterly moving! I found myself encouraged by her strength and passion but also confirmed that all of my own struggles as a women in business are not unique. Indra is a passionate human driven by purpose and her story certainly doesn’t end here! A must read!

Candid, compelling and charming

This was recommended to me by a friend and I immediately started listening. Loved that she narrated her own story.

As a retired Black woman executive, I found a lot of similarities in her life and mine and found myself constantly nodding my head in agreement with her early career struggles and discoveries.

I admire her personal touches in how she operates and her resiliency to drive her performance through purpose mission!

Thank you, Indra, for being a fabulous leader, mother and role model for all those around your circle of influence.

Honestly inspiring

This book was exactly what I hoped it would be, honestly inspiring. From humble beginnings to a life dedicated to leadership humility.