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A celebrated writer's irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life.
Around the time Elizabeth Gilbert turned thirty, she went through an early-onslaught midlife crisis. She had everything an educated, ambitious American woman was supposed to want—a husband, a house, a successful career. But instead of feeling happy and fulfilled, she was consumed with panic, grief, and confusion. She went through a divorce, a crushing depression, another failed love, and the eradication of everything she... more
Around the time Elizabeth Gilbert turned thirty, she went through an early-onslaught midlife crisis. She had everything an educated, ambitious American woman was supposed to want—a husband, a house, a successful career. But instead of feeling happy and fulfilled, she was consumed with panic, grief, and confusion. She went through a divorce, a crushing depression, another failed love, and the eradication of everything she... more
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Chelsea Frank I read everything with an open mind, often challenging myself by choosing books with an odd perspective or religious/spiritual views. These books do not reflect my personal feelings but are books that helped shape my perspective on life, love, and happiness. (Source)
Gabriel Coarna I started reading "Eat, Pray, Love" as soon as I finished watching Elizabeth Gilbert give this talk. (Source)
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- #88 in 17-Year-Old
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- #37 in Autobiography
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- #100 in Bestseller
- #73 in Biography
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- #69 in Easy Reading
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- #36 in Inspiring
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- #70 in Life
- #56 in Life Lessons
- #92 in Lifestyle
- #88 in Meaning Of Life
- #49 in Meditation
- #18 in Memoir
- #94 in Motivational
- #93 in Movie
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- #68 in Nonfiction
- #59 in Real Life
- #9 in Self Discovery
- #48 in Self-Love
- #34 in Spirit
- #24 in Spiritual
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- #8 in Travelogue
- #42 in True Stories
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- #5 in Wanderlust
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