Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia

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It's a hit!

I don't know what it would have been like to read this confessional, but having the author read it to me certainly made it irresistable. Yes, she's... (show more)

I don't know what it would have been like to read this confessional, but having the author read it to me certainly made it irresistable. Yes, she's self-absorbed; yes, she makes, and then spends hours justifying, some pretty odd decisions; yes, she tells me way more than I want to know about certain aspects of her life. But she's so interesting, and interested in everything, and has such a sense of humor about herself, that it's impossible not to like her and be happy for her when she reaches her goals. This is the best drive-time listen I've had in a while. I couldn't wait to have to go somewhere so I could spend some time with Liz. (show less)

 

 

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No, it's a flop!

I enjoyed the section on Italy--probably because I had just returned from Italy and, really, who doesn't like Italy? After that, oh my! I found E... (show more)

I enjoyed the section on Italy--probably because I had just returned from Italy and, really, who doesn't like Italy? After that, oh my! I found Elizabeth Gilbert to be nothing short of a raging Narcissist and her claims of spirituality to be nothing more than shallow puddles. (show less)

 

 

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  I have always enjoyed traveling vicariously through others, so reading Eat, Pray, Love was delightful. This is a true story of a woman who spends a good amount of time in Italy, India and Indonesia healing from a divorce and finding a new direction in her life.

  The whole trip seemed to be a series of events fated to bring the author to the life that was calling to her. She meets a intriguing troupe of diverse people throughout her travels who I would love to meet also. She describes all... (show more)

  I have always enjoyed traveling vicariously through others, so reading Eat, Pray, Love was delightful. This is a true story of a woman who spends a good amount of time in Italy, India and Indonesia healing from a divorce and finding a new direction in her life.

  The whole trip seemed to be a series of events fated to bring the author to the life that was calling to her. She meets a intriguing troupe of diverse people throughout her travels who I would love to meet also. She describes all of this in a way that made me often laugh out loud. The writing was excellent.

  I enjoyed all of the description and food of Italy. The ashram in India was probably my favorite location since I've studied yoga. Indonesia, however, was my least favorite part of the book. It seemed to be a bit too long and somehow the narration changed for me.

  This book was so hyped up that I had really high expectations for it that were not quite met. I was not disappointed, however, and found it a satisfying read. (show less)

   

   

  by Janice Schulz on Jul 11, 2009 at 04:20AM

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  Nice change of pace from the typical memoir. Gilbert was honest and showed how Americans are such odd creatures when we venture into other cultures. I appreciated that she wasn't afraid to say that she was sad, afraid, mad, and all those ugly emotions that no one ever wants to reveal. She exposed how wounded women can be post-divorce and that it's ok to "change your stars." I wish that I was brave like Gilbert; her ability to navigate a foreign country and trust her instincts is... (show more)

  Nice change of pace from the typical memoir. Gilbert was honest and showed how Americans are such odd creatures when we venture into other cultures. I appreciated that she wasn't afraid to say that she was sad, afraid, mad, and all those ugly emotions that no one ever wants to reveal. She exposed how wounded women can be post-divorce and that it's ok to "change your stars." I wish that I was brave like Gilbert; her ability to navigate a foreign country and trust her instincts is admirable. Good read especially for those interested in making a new start in their lives or are looking for the guts to follow their passion. (show less)

   

  by Facebook-användare on Aug 31, 2009 at 01:23PM

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