Eating in Italy; praying in India; and loving in Indonesia. This is exactly what the book was about. And, although my “Zzzzzzzzzzz” are not about the author herself, or really about the writing, I had a hard time whipping through this book. Yes, there was some deeper meaning behind some of the words, but I think that it didn’t necessarily have me wondering what was going to happen next. I applaud Liz’s ability to overcome everything she was struggling with, and I certainly admire her ability to take a huge leap of faith in herself and away from her pain and poisons back home, but I didn’t necessarily think that all the hoopla for this book was appropriate. If I were going to judge a book by its cover, then I would have been guilty of buying this one for those reasons. Great cover, good content. I found myself reading certain passages and finding them most profound; her revelation about the true meaning of soulmate in this book is truly an amazing thought! That being said, there were many times that I either lost track of what I was reading, or just shut my book and caught some “Zzzzzzzzzzzzz” on the train instead. I can’t say that I am looking forward to watching the movie when it comes out... even Oprah is having a show dedicated to this book where she is inviting book clubs to come to her audience (well, I think there is a selection panel lined up for which book clubs are Oprah-worthy); I will pass.
This book simply explores eating, praying and loving. Perhaps the title and the content are meant to make us believe that we can control our own life and our own destiny through simple means. Perhaps the book is meant to tell us that we all need to take a moment of tranquil and relaxed prayer, or meditation in our lives. Perhaps the book is meant to tell us that we can’t all be perfect at everything, not even when we find our inner self. What the book will do is open your mind. Would I recommend you run out and pick this up for a read? Not really... borrow a friend’s copy... so many were sold, you must know one person who has read it. I was a good read. Good. Reading. Finished.
This book simply explores eating, praying and loving. Perhaps the title and the content are meant to make us believe that we can control our own life and our own destiny through simple means. Perhaps the book is meant to tell us that we all need to take a moment of tranquil and relaxed prayer, or meditation in our lives. Perhaps the book is meant to tell us that we can’t all be perfect at everything, not even when we find our inner self. What the book will do is open your mind. Would I recommend you run out and pick this up for a read? Not really... borrow a friend’s copy... so many were sold, you must know one person who has read it. I was a good read. Good. Reading. Finished.
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