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May 30, 2008 Janie rated it it was ok

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. ...more

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Nov 13, 2009 Stacy rated it it was amazing

I know, I know...the controversy of this book! However! I listened to it on my iPod and I LOVED it. I don't think i would have liked to read it at all in fact, but listening to it was wonderful. I got lost in the settings and the people and thought it was a great journey... ...more

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Jan 23, 2008 Heidi rated it really liked it

As a woman who is pretty secure with my current place in life, parts of this book were difficult to relate to...the author appears to be a "woman in crisis" for a good portion of the first 1/3 of the book, which made it a little difficult to bear at times. But the second 2/3 of the book were a HUGE payoff!

Elizabeth Gilbert was able to put into words my exact theory on faith...I have long struggled with the relationship between believing that some things happen for a reason and yet strongly belie ...more

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Feb 01, 2011 Lorisse rated it really liked it

The beginning was torturous, but once she began her journey I couldn't put it down. ...more

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Aug 31, 2009 Missy rated it liked it

Shelves: 2009-reads, memoirs

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

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