`It's a good read. I can't get away from it'
`If a more likable writer than Gilbert is currently in print, I
haven't found him or her ... irresistible'
`A witty, honest account of loss and new beginnings, this will be
enjoyed by anyone who's realised "having it all" isn't all it's cracked up
to be'
`A writer of incandescent talent'
'Meg recently read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. "I loved it," says Meg, whose split from Quaid and subsequent relationship with actor Russell Crowe in 2000 were much publicized. "I could understand her wanting to write the book and her desire to heal. She gets a divorce and decides she's going to do what she wants to do."'
'I've just finished reading Eat, Pray, Love, which is amazing. It's not that it's light -- it's incredibly deep and connected and wonderful -- it's just that she writes with such lightness.'
'"My friend Paige and I are reading a book together, Eat, Pray, Love, and we keep calling each other saying "What page are you on?" It's about a woman's sojourn through three countries, and it's fantastic. It's what I'm giving all my girlfriends for Christmas." (Julia is scheduled to play Elizabeth in the film adaptation. She sent her the prayer beads, the ones she wore each day that whole year.)'
'Every woman should read it'
'I adore it and am getting a copy to everyone I know'

A funny, tender, utterly beguiling story about a woman's
search for happiness

Customer Rating:
Summary: Forget the life coach and management books and just read this
Comment: I'm nearly at the end of the book but couldn't wait to say what a thoroughly enjoyable, funny, and thought provoking read this book has been. I've read this as an atheist with an always enquiring mind. I've not felt pressured into following Ms Gilbert's beliefs - this is not a "Try this at home" or a "How to be successful" book, nor is it judgmental of any religions. This is Gilbert's very personal journey and it explains ideas and practices from most religions. I have an understanding of where she's coming from. It hasn't changed my views of the practised religions, but it has encouraged me to read further.It could also be titled "A tourist's guide to searching for God" as the descriptions of the places Gilbert visits could rank with any good book on tourism.
I read the 1 poor review this book was given on the Amazon review pages and was surprised to find the person thought the book "very American". After reading the intro chapter I was expecting the author to be British. The humour is self-deprecating - not something I usually associate with American authors.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: I think Gilbert's next book and the Eat Pray Love film should be boycotted
Comment: I am APPALLED by the fact that this book made it to the New York Times bestseller list and, apparently, will be made into a movie with....Julia Roberts (is this true?)

What does this tell us about American culture and values??? Why should such a shallow piece of work written by a self-absorbed narcissist receive such fame and accolades? I am truly mystified. This book was all about HERSELF. Poor little me who received an ENORMOUS advance to write this book before she even left the States. Who whinged and moaned and felt sorry for herself while in Italy, can you imagine??? She had no interest in visiting the fabulous museums, art galleries, churches, etc. but rather spend hundreds of Euros buying lingerie and eating amazing meals (by herself) in restaurants.

Here is an immensely PRIVILEGED young woman (yes, she is talented, she can write) who provides us with insights on what? Herself and her insecurities. What did we learn about Italy? Niente. Perhaps where to find the best pizza in Naples.

I couldn't get through her ramblings and vapid non-stop chatter in India (she talks too much). Nothing on the poverty or living conditions there or the plight of Indian women which I would have been interested in reading about. Indonesia was just more of the same. Did anyone notice that she didn't even touch on the tsunami disaster only to say that - thank god - it didn't reach her island when she was there??? So engrossed in HERSELF she doesn't notice, really, what's going on around her.

I wonder if she has read THREE CUPS OF TEA, that marvellous book about building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Is THAT going to be made into a movie???

I would love to see Gilbert being sent to Iraq to cover events there. Amidst the dire reality, would she be moaning about having a bad hair day? Or, perhaps, she'd write 5 pages about her ambivalent feelings towards a soldier (or maybe an Iraqi) she thinks she has a crush on.

Gilberts is now an immensely wealthy woman because of the sales of this book. This saddens me because it illustrates how skewered values are in American society. All I can hope for is that she's donating a lot of her money to charities and very good causes.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Refreshingly addictive
Comment: I couldn't put it down. It was well structured, inviting, funny and came across as a very genuine book. Well worth a read.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: I didn't want it to end
Comment: Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything
I loved this book and tried to make it last as long as possible because I found it so uplifting to read. It's a true story that covers a period of a few years in the authors life. It takes you through her ups and downs over that time and you feel as though you are travelling with her on her physical and emotional journey. I think that alot of people could learn alot from it and even if they don't it's still a fantastic read.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Brilliant
Comment: I read this book while on holiday and it was a perfect beach read. My favourite part of the book was the time spent in Italy, her descriptions are excellent. I am going to give this book to all of my friends and I hope that they enjoy it as much as i did.

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