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The book was an engaging read, but it drives me mad. Gilbert described different places and people well and her "characterization" of her cowboy-esque friend at the Ashram was really clever. However, it's difficult to buy into her spiritual journey. I agree with the other writers that she is self-absorbed and her spirituality is irrelevant to most people without her means.
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I have no idea if this is actually a good book.
I mean, I think it is, because Gilbert is a charming, funny writer with a great sense of herself, and it focuses on some of the things that I most enjoy reading about in the world -- food, travel, religion -- but, fact: I have no objective idea if this book is good, because it was simply a book that came to me in the exact right moment, when this was the only book I could possibly read. And I adored it, because it was the right book at the right tim ...more
I mean, I think it is, because Gilbert is a charming, funny writer with a great sense of herself, and it focuses on some of the things that I most enjoy reading about in the world -- food, travel, religion -- but, fact: I have no objective idea if this book is good, because it was simply a book that came to me in the exact right moment, when this was the only book I could possibly read. And I adored it, because it was the right book at the right tim ...more
I read this without knowing about Oprah's hooplah around it--maybe it's better that way? There are a couple of powerful images from this book that stick with me, and for them alone, it was worth the read.
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The beginning was torturous, but once she began her journey I couldn't put it down.
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A good account of the author's "journey" to be at peace with herself and God...
I found many insightful observations about life, spirituality and acceptance while reading this.. I just wish it hadn't taken me so long. It was good, but not a page-turner for me. I enjoyed it, but I didn't fall in love with it - as many of my friends had. ...more
I found many insightful observations about life, spirituality and acceptance while reading this.. I just wish it hadn't taken me so long. It was good, but not a page-turner for me. I enjoyed it, but I didn't fall in love with it - as many of my friends had. ...more
I had to stop listening to this one - BORING!! It was putting me to sleep which is NOT a good thing since I listened to it in my car on my way to and from work! I guess I just prefer "lighter" books for my commute times!
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I heard so much about how wonderful this book is, that I finally bought myself the book and started reading. It was a wonderful book, and I am so glad I read it! Highly recommend it!
Sep 06, 2007
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