Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
by: Elizabeth Gilbert
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This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir touched a nerve among both readers and reviewers. Elizabeth Gilbert tells how she made the difficult choice to leave behind all the trappings of modern American success (marriage, house in the country, career) and find, instead, what she truly wanted from life. Setting out for a year to study three different aspects of her nature amid three different cultures, Gilbert explored the art of pleasure in Italy and the art of devotion in India, and then a balance between the two on the Indonesian island of Bali. By turns rapturous and rueful, this wise and funny author (whom Booklist calls "Anne Lamott's hip, yoga-practicing, footloose younger sister") is poised to garner yet more adoring fans.
This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir touched a nerve among both readers and reviewers. Elizabeth Gilbert tells how she made the difficult choice to leave behind all the trappings of modern American success (marriage, house in the country, career) and find, instead, what she truly wanted from life. Setting out for a year to study three different aspects of her nature amid three different cultures, Gilbert explored the art of pleasure in Italy and the art of devotion in India, and then a balance between the two on the Indonesian island of Bali. By turns rapturous and rueful, this wise and funny author (whom Booklist calls "Anne Lamott's hip, yoga-practicing, footloose younger sister") is poised to garner yet more adoring fans.
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- Why so popular...?
As I read this book, I could not figure out why it was so popular among the masses, and why it has spent so much time on the bestseller list.
But upon a quick internet search, I learned the reason why...it's been blessed by the hands of the almighty Oprah.
The book is o.k., but definitely nothing spectacular.People, wake up...think for yourself, make your own decisions.Oprah could recommend Webster's Dictionary and it would land on the bestseller's list tomorrow.Sad. ... Read More
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- Fun characters and an interesting journey
Liz Gilbert had what many would consider to be the perfect life. She had a loving husband with whom she was trying to have a baby, she had an amazing job, and a brand new home with which her and her family could share. Unfortunately, Liz realized she was unhappy with her life when she found herself crying on the bathroom floor at three in the morning. She did not want to be married, she did not want to have a baby, she did not want her brand new house, she did not want her life. So, she got a divorce ... Read More
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- Delightful
I loved this book. In part, I am sure, because it reminds me of Italy's sights, smells and sounds. Also, as a woman I related to her experiences. Sometimes she made me howl with laughter, and other times I winced at her honest rendition of life's pains. This was as enjoyable as a bon bon. Most of my reading is research or other non-fiction. This departure was delightful for me, and I am so glad to have received it as a gift. It probably is not everybody's fare. I wouldn't have appreciated it when I was ... Read More
Rating: - Eat, Pray, Love
Basically a "chick-book" where we are asked to share the adventures of a recent divorcee as she eats in Italy, prays in India and loves in Indonesia. There are interesting parts to it (for this male reviewer) but I found myself skipping over much of the more emotional gush -- will she or won't she go to bed with her Italian translator. I for one could not care less. But for those who like books where women share their inner thoughts, you could do worse than this.
Rating: - A narcist's rant
I read this book for the sole reason that it had been on the best seller list for a long time.
The good thing about this book is that it shows how the author saw herself through the bad times and was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to it and learn something from it.
However, it was unbearable to see everything in the book being about herself and nothing else. Her every interaction with people has a sole purpose. Herself.
She talked ... Read More
- Why so popular...?As I read this book, I could not figure out why it was so popular among the masses, and why it has spent so much time on the bestseller list.
But upon a quick internet search, I learned the reason why...it's been blessed by the hands of the almighty Oprah.
The book is o.k., but definitely nothing spectacular.People, wake up...think for yourself, make your own decisions.Oprah could recommend Webster's Dictionary and it would land on the bestseller's list tomorrow.Sad. ... Read More
- Fun characters and an interesting journeyLiz Gilbert had what many would consider to be the perfect life. She had a loving husband with whom she was trying to have a baby, she had an amazing job, and a brand new home with which her and her family could share. Unfortunately, Liz realized she was unhappy with her life when she found herself crying on the bathroom floor at three in the morning. She did not want to be married, she did not want to have a baby, she did not want her brand new house, she did not want her life. So, she got a divorce ... Read More
- DelightfulI loved this book. In part, I am sure, because it reminds me of Italy's sights, smells and sounds. Also, as a woman I related to her experiences. Sometimes she made me howl with laughter, and other times I winced at her honest rendition of life's pains. This was as enjoyable as a bon bon. Most of my reading is research or other non-fiction. This departure was delightful for me, and I am so glad to have received it as a gift. It probably is not everybody's fare. I wouldn't have appreciated it when I was ... Read More
- Eat, Pray, LoveBasically a "chick-book" where we are asked to share the adventures of a recent divorcee as she eats in Italy, prays in India and loves in Indonesia. There are interesting parts to it (for this male reviewer) but I found myself skipping over much of the more emotional gush -- will she or won't she go to bed with her Italian translator. I for one could not care less. But for those who like books where women share their inner thoughts, you could do worse than this.
- A narcist's rant I read this book for the sole reason that it had been on the best seller list for a long time.
The good thing about this book is that it shows how the author saw herself through the bad times and was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to it and learn something from it.
However, it was unbearable to see everything in the book being about herself and nothing else. Her every interaction with people has a sole purpose. Herself.
She talked ... Read More
