Review:
I still haven't seen the movie (which I plan on doing soon...I always like to read the book before I see the movie), but I finally finished Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. The book is a compilation of stories from her travels around Italy, India, and Indonesia after an awful divorce. It's her personal search for happiness; learning more about her self with each experience she encounters in these very different places. My favorite parts of the book were probably her experiences in Italy- eating, enjoying friends, and eating some more! lol. In India she practiced meditation at an Ashram and in Indonesian she hung out with a medicine man and met some unforgettable people.
I wasn't the fastest at reading this book (and sadly will most likely not reach my 20 book goal for the year), but I really enjoyed her down to earth writing style. Elizabeth Gilbert really puts herself out there, and I think this honesty makes her relatable and interesting. She also just has a way with words. She can describe a person, place, or situation in a way that I would never think of, but it fits so well. I definitely think it is a book worth checking out.
Giveaway:
I figured I would give away my slightly used version of Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, so someone else can enjoy it! :)
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Giveaway will end December 15, 2010 at midnight. Winner will be selected using random.org and will be notified via e-mail. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked.
Thanks and good luck! :)
Disclamer: I received this book as a gift from my mom. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own!