Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010285
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage, Elizabeth Gilbert explores the institution of marriage through historical, cultural, and personal lenses. After her divorce and a seemingly inevitable second marriage, the author embarks on a journey to understand matrimony's complexities and reconcile her skepticism with the desire for a meaningful partnership.
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Elizabeth Gilbert's Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage offers an insightful, personal exploration into the institution of marriage. Readers appreciate Gilbert's candid storytelling and thorough research, but some find it introspective to the point of being self-indulgent. While it resonates deeply with some, others feel it lacks universal applicability.
Who Should Read Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage?
A reader who values personal memoirs and reflections on love and relationships would enjoy Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage. Fans of Eat, Pray, Love and Cheryl Strayed's Wild will appreciate Gilbert’s candid exploration of marriage and commitment.
57,881 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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