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Colleen
Jun 17, 2008 rated it it was amazing
If you are passionate about food, travel, people, and/or spirituality, this is a book you'll probably love. I really connected with Gilbert's struggle to be happy - not just ok, but really happy - all by herself, without needing the companionship that so many people assume we all should have. Amazing book! ...more
Journeywoman
Jul 21, 2008 rated it really liked it
I thought there was too much hype, and I was right. That being said, I truly enjoyed this book. I see why there is so much hype.

I like how the author goes bravely where few women do. I love her voice and the little insights she shares. My words won't do this memoir justice--I suggest you read it.
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Lynne
Nov 22, 2007 rated it liked it
Shelves: books-by-women
It's been awhile since I've read a book that's made me spontaneously tear up, and everyone knows I'm a total emo sap. This. Yes. Sitting in the middle of Mr. Crepe, crepe neglected on the table because I was too engrossed in Liz's travels. ...more
Michelle
May 04, 2008 rated it it was ok
Shelves: attempted
Just read the Italy section. Liked the idea of pursuing pleasure and doing nothing. Too much discussion of relational woes for me though. And woo-woo spirituality. Writing was nice, but not magnetic to keep me going.
Natalie
Jan 03, 2009 rated it it was amazing
This is a must read for EVERYONE.
Go, now! Read it!!
Heather
Oct 18, 2007 rated it liked it
Shelves: book-club
Kate
Nov 02, 2007 rated it it was ok
LT
Dec 07, 2007 rated it it was ok
Jessica FA
Dec 28, 2007 rated it it was amazing
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Jan 30, 2008 rated it liked it
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Apr 07, 2008 rated it liked it
Shelves: 2008
Keagan
Apr 14, 2008 rated it liked it
Lisa
Jun 08, 2008 rated it liked it
Shelves: 2008, bookish, memoir
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Lauren
Jul 16, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Shayla
Jan 18, 2009 marked it as to-read
Karen
Mar 26, 2009 rated it liked it
Shelves: nonfiction
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Ally
Oct 28, 2009 rated it did not like it
Anna Ellis
Nov 17, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Dina
May 04, 2010 rated it really liked it