Kris answers “How and why did this book ever get published?”

Janet Souter asked this question about Eat, Pray, Love:

How and why did this book ever get published?

Kris I am a huge fan of fiction books. So transitioning to nonfiction tends to be a struggle, but a friend recommended this book and while there were parts…moreI am a huge fan of fiction books. So transitioning to nonfiction tends to be a struggle, but a friend recommended this book and while there were parts I thought to myself, who is this and why is her life special enough to write about and be turned into a book?
But as I really listened, I felt a part of it resonated with me. I have never been married, therefore I have never experienced divorce. But I have experienced loneliness, feeling like my life is not going anywhere, and just lost a bit. So I realized, I'm not the only one feeling this way. I don't have the money to travel the world or the personality to be comfortable with doing so on my own, but I valued the concept and learned a bit. There is something I feel we all could take a way with just how people in other parts of the world live their lives. The idea that people in Italy no how to truly take it easy without feeling guilty or fearing someone will accuse them of being lazy. The notion of being able to sit in complete silence and quiet the mind. I felt blown away at how the lady in Indonesia was struggling financially, but seemed to be calm about it. If I knew I was going to be evicted (even if it was a year from now) I'd be in absolute panic. So beyond learning about Elizabeth Gilbert's struggles and self realization, I felt I learned something about other cultures. So there is more than just her ups and downs.(less)

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