Eat, Pray, Love

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 amongst 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. Her account of finding herself after hitting rock bottom resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost or dissatisfied with their life. Through her honest, engaging narrative, Gilbert shows us that it’s never too late to find yourself and discover what truly makes you happy. This international phenomenon has inspired millions to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery.