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As she moves to India, Gilbert delves into the world of meditation and spiritual growth, confronting her inner turmoil and seeking peace. This phase of her adventure introduces her to a deeper understanding of herself and the power of solitude, allowing her to connect with her innermost thoughts and emotions.
Finally, in Bali, she encounters the beauty of love and connection, forging relationships that challenge and inspire her. Through these experiences, she learns that life is a delicate balance of pleasure, prayer, and the pursuit of genuine affection, ultimately guiding her toward a path of self-discovery and renewal.
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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.