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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.4
EAN num: 9780143038412
ISBN number: 0143038419
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 352
Printing Date: January 30, 2007
Publishing house: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Sale Popularity Level: 28
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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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 sucess (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 Lamotts hip, yoga- practicing, footloose younger sister) is poised to garner yet more adoring fans.
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I enjoyed sharing Elizabeth Gilbert's journey to find herself. Although she had a life many would envy her for, she was unhappy. I believe the fact that she took the initiative to do something about it and take time out in order to come to terms with herself is what this book is all about. While I feel that her decisions were selfish, at least she was truthful and determined not to deceive herself or those close to her.
During her journey, she was determined to seek God. However, I believe she missed out on seeking His order and purpose for Man. In addition, she came to her own conclusions about God that I have to strongly disagree with. I don't believe that anyone can make his or her speculations about God and assume them to be true.
Nevertheless, the sucess in finding inner peace and forgiveness is commendable. I did find myself getting a lot of laughs as I was reading! Gilbert's honest and realistic perspective is what made this book an enjoyable read. I like it when people say it like it is!
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This is an exellent book for those of you who love the richness of grammar and descriptive language.
I could not put down the book. Elizabeth's journey towards discovering herself made me ponder if I had discovered my purpose in life!!!
Highly recommended for those in search of who they want to be and for those who have a light sense of humor.
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SHALLOW! I can not believe this is a best seller. It makes me sad to think so many people find this book good.
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Being a commercial writer myself, books like this make me wonder if I'm missing something because this book is really not very interesting. It left me feeling that most readers who enjoy such a story must be living a very superficial existence because this is exactly what this story describes, even taking into consideration its lightweight overtures to some vague kind of spiritual dimension working behind the mundane goings on of everyday life. If you're looking to hear about something new and inspirational and exciting I would not recommend that you read eat, pray and love.
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I loved this book, though I have to admit I was a little disappointed with the ending. It's clear that her life became more important than her writing there. And that was ok with me. I cannot get over the people who didn't like the book. It's her life and her account. Who the hell are they to call her or it vapid. I'd like to see them write a book.
Ok, that's my peace
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