Book Review: Eat, Pray, Love – Elizabeth Gilbert

This is another one of those airport books Eat, Pray, Love; One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India, Indonesia – Elizabeth Gilbert. I had seen the previews for the movie starring Julia Roberts and was somewhat intrigued, but I’m not a big movie fan because usually the only good parts are in the previews. I actually looked at this book about a dozen times before I finally purchased it.


Book Cover Excerpt:
In her early thirties, Elizabeth Gilbert had everything a modern American woman was supposed to want – husband, country home, and successful career – but instead of feeling happy and fulfilled, she felt consumed by panic and confusion. This wise and rapturous book is the story of how she left behind all these outward marks of success, and what she found in their place.

Personal Reflection:
That excerpt from above reads almost like my own personal testimony (without the husband) and how I went on my own personal search for fulfillment when I had all the outward signs of success. Unlike Elizabeth I found the true fulfillment in Jesus Christ. But the book is an interesting read. The writer has an interesting style of describing the characters she met on her journey. Because of her style I will probably read one of her other books. It was a nice read.