Books like Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
After a painful divorce, the novelist Elizabeth Gilbert abandons her comfortable New England life to explore three different aspects of herself. In Italy she indulges the art of pleasure; in India she practices spiritual devotion; on Bali she seeks balance between the two. Through candid, personable prose she shares the challenges and insights of leaving behind conventional success in search of authentic fulfillment. The memoir has resonated widely with readers who appreciate its honest tone, humor, and inspirational message of personal transformation.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Memoir/Travel Memoir
Authors: Elizabeth Gilbert
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