Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’ to be published by HarperCollins India

HarperCollins India is set to publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," on November 10, 2026, putting an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding the book's release. The publisher declared the memoir as one of the most highly anticipated political books of its kind, offering a personal recount of Gandhi's life, experiences of love and loss, and her journey to find her place in India.

The upcoming memoir is described as a dramatic and deeply personal story, chronicling Gandhi's life from her childhood in post-war Italy to her relationships, including her connection with Rajiv Gandhi, whom she met during their Cambridge studies. The book also delves into the personal tragedies that shaped her life, such as the assassinations of her mother-in-law, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, in 1984, and her husband Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.

As the 79-year-old Congress party leader, Sonia Gandhi remains a prominent figure in India. Her memoir is anticipated to provide an insider's perspective on her life in one of India's most influential political families while exploring themes of identity, duty, love, and belonging.