Eat, Pray, Love

About “Eat, Pray, Love”

Elizabeth Gilbert's 2006 memoir details her decision to leave behind a conventional life of marriage, a country home, and a career to explore what she truly desired. Over the course of a year, she traveled to three different countries, examining different parts of herself. In Italy, she explored the art of pleasure, in India the art of devotion, and in Bali, she sought a balance between the two. The book, described as heartfelt and beautifully written, received attention from both readers and critics. Gilbert's style is noted as wise and funny, and she has been compared to Anne Lamott. The memoir reflects on personal growth and self-discovery.