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Elizabeth GilbertEat Pray Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth GilbertNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Book Brief
352
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Italy, India, Indonesia • Contemporary
2006
Adult
18+ years
1080L
Super Short Summary
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert is a 2006 memoir that chronicles Gilbert's quest for mental and spiritual healing following a divorce, difficult legal settlement, unhealthy love affair, and period of depression. The book details her year-long journey across Italy, India, and Indonesia as she seeks linguistic, spiritual, and personal enlightenment.
Inspirational
Contemplative
Emotional
Adventurous
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love offers a transformative journey recounting her travels through Italy, India, and Indonesia. Readers appreciate Gilbert's engaging and honest storytelling and her evocative descriptions. However, some critics find the narrative self-indulgent and privileged. The memoir invites introspection but divides opinion on its relatability and depth.
Who Should Read Eat Pray Love?
Readers who enjoyed Wild by Cheryl Strayed or Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes would likely appreciate Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love. This memoir attracts those who love soul-searching journeys, self-discovery, and exploring diverse cultures. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and personal growth through travel and introspection.
1,789,249 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
352
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Italy, India, Indonesia • Contemporary
2006
Adult
18+ years
1080L
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