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Sonia Gandhi Memoir Set for HarperCollins Release November 10
Sonia Gandhi has written a memoir called Belonging.
A memoir is a book in which someone tells the story of their life.
HarperCollins is expected to publish the book on November 10.
Penguin India had earlier decided not to release it.
Some people wondered whether outside pressure caused that decision.
Penguin India denied that outside pressure was involved.
The publisher said its editorial talks became stuck over one particular issue.
Alfred A. Knopf had already announced that the book would be released worldwide on the same date.
HarperCollins will publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging, on November 10.
The publication follows Penguin India’s decision not to release the memoir.
Penguin India rejected reports that external pressure influenced its decision.
The publisher said editorial discussions reached a deadlock over a “particular issue.”
Alfred A. Knopf had previously announced a worldwide November 10 release for Belonging.
- Who
- Sonia Gandhi, HarperCollins, Penguin India, and Alfred A. Knopf are involved.
- What
- Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging, is set to be published by HarperCollins after Penguin India backed out.
- Where
- The book is discussed in connection with publication in India and a worldwide release.
- When
- November 10.
- Why
- Penguin India said editorial discussions reached a deadlock over a “particular issue,” while denying that external pressure influenced its decision.
Penguin India’s Explanation
Speculation About External Pressure
Reason for Penguin India’s decision
Penguin India’s Explanation
Penguin India said its editorial discussions over the memoir reached a deadlock over a “particular issue.”
Speculation About External Pressure
Reports and speculation questioned whether external pressure influenced the decision, but Penguin India rejected that claim.
Key facts
- Book
- Belonging
- Author
- Sonia Gandhi
- New publisher
- HarperCollins
- Planned release date
- November 10
- Earlier publisher
- Penguin India
- Penguin India’s explanation
- Editorial discussions reached a deadlock over a “particular issue.”
- Worldwide announcement
- Alfred A. Knopf had announced a worldwide November 10 release.
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