Reviews
Having avoided "chick lit" all my life (because, you know, I wasn't LiKe OtHeR GiRls) I actually didn't know what I was getting into when I started reading this book, as unlikely as that may seem. Nonetheless I happened to read it at just the right time in my life, in the midst of a depression induced quarter life crisis. I can relate to Liz in more ways than I'd like to admit, so this book hit hard for me. I was nodding along, smiling, laughing, crying. And I grew a little bit with her, reflecting on my own life, letting go of my worries for a while and finding joy and hope instead. I think if we were still living in the same society it was published in (early 2000's USA) I might have rated it five stars. But sometimes her wording/her worldview is just not pc and Liz is - in some psychological regards - not very self reflected. Her journey is inspiring nonetheless and she's come a long way (no pun intended). I personally do not share her religious/spiritual beliefs, but there is wisdom in these pages nonetheless, and even some things that I want to implement in my own practices.I enjoyed her writing, but because the story resonated so deeply with me I read it like it was written by a friend, and I can think of several passages where her style might have annoyed me otherwise. I'd recommend this book to anyone who's going through a quarter life-, mid life- or any other kind of self-discovery crisis and/or just went through a break up with the person they thought they'd spend the rest of their life with.
I really enjoyed this book, I loved the humor in it, the little lessons throughout the story, and the overall message!
I don't know what I was quite expecting this book to be, but it was only mediocre over all. I loved the parts that made me laugh and made me think. However, some parts just weren't told right. I know she is a recognized author... but that's how I feel. Overall, I love the message of the book: find yourself and be true to yourself. Don't live unhappy. I did, however, like the way that she wrote the memoir-as if she was talking to you in person.
I think this was a great read. I got more from the book then expected!
This book felt like, I was taking the journey right along with Elizabeth. The visual details were incredible and the discoveries she made, I made with her. Some of my view points on marriage do not align with hers, but the love of culture, and respect of spirit are. For my complete review please visit http://alicesniche.blogspot.com/2012/04/eat-love-pray.html