A great combination of personal story, travel writing and spiritual journey in a style that is utterly convincing, even persuasive. She creates an interest in, and for many I suspect, a motivation to share her experiences.

posted Jun 24, 2008 at 10:09PM

While I found Gilbert’s story interesting, I thought she was very self absorbed, and that her writing is most entertaining when she writes about others, as opposed to herself.

posted Jan 19, 2010 at 2:45PM

I definitely recommend this in audiobook format. I’m sure it’s a great read as well, but hearing it in the author’s own voice, and a pleasant voice it is, is incomparable. It’s as if you’re sitting down to coffee with her and she’s telling the story to you alone, friend to friend. Recounting a part of your life story does not make one self-absorbed. She goes about it with a terrific and self-effacing sense of humor. Love. This. Book.

posted Sep 15, 2010 at 2:24PM

I first read this on my honeymoon, of all places! It sparked some interesting conversations with my hubby, and a true love for this book!

posted Jun 23, 2011 at 12:21PM

I haven't seen the movie so I don't know how it compares. Her time in Italy is my favorite.

posted Jul 20, 2011 at 6:09PM

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