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Eat, Pray, Love

One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia

By Elizabeth Gilbert

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| Audio CD | 9780143058526

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Book Description

The celebrated author of The Last American Man creates an irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure and spiritual devotion.

Unabridged CDs - 13 CDs, 15 hours

11 Reviews

Meh. Beginning was interesting, but by the end it was a struggle to finish. Seemed VERY embellished at times, though the ultimate messages conveyed were no doubt good enough for me to take some to heart. Found the author mildly irritating.

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― kmccormi said on Sep 23, 2009 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

The only negative thing I have to say about this book is how envious I was of the author getting paid to have such a self-fulfilling adventure!

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― OleArch said on Sep 21, 2009 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

Elizabeth Gilbert tells such an inspiring, personal story. I couldn't help but find myself smiling throughout the book and feeling a warm sense of peace and love wash over me.
This is a book I want to hold onto and most definitely read again.

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― Charleighh said on Jul 9, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Divorced, enraged and depressed, the author embarked on a journey to Italy, India, and Indonesia, to recoup all her losses in life. It touched me in a way that it's truly an adventure and exploration in womanhood, via marriage, religion, family, and the simple love for food and language.

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― akiust said on Dec 28, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Take me with you...

Different people get a piece of different things out of this travelogue of places (Italy, India & Indonesia) and the mind.
A thoroughly enjoyable read, speaks to the free spirits that yearn to be freed from an over-achieving, rigid and materialistic urban life. Thumbs up.
Watch Liz Gilber ... (continue)

Different people get a piece of different things out of this travelogue of places (Italy, India & Indonesia) and the mind.
A thoroughly enjoyable read, speaks to the free spirits that yearn to be freed from an over-achieving, rigid and materialistic urban life. Thumbs up.
Watch Liz Gilbert talked about:
"A different way to think about creative genius"
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/453
A very provocative proposal. Love it.

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― Ginko said on Oct 29, 2008 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

Eat, Pray, Love

While I didn't really feel that I could relate to the depths of despair that afflicted this woman before she set off on her journey of self-discovery, I certainly would love to be able to take a year off of life myself to do something like this. I particularly enjoyed the Italian and Indian legs of ... (continue)

While I didn't really feel that I could relate to the depths of despair that afflicted this woman before she set off on her journey of self-discovery, I certainly would love to be able to take a year off of life myself to do something like this. I particularly enjoyed the Italian and Indian legs of the trip.

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― Readingrat said on Jun 3, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback