Fiction

One women’s search for everything

Elizabeth is a thirty something married successful writer. She seemingly has everything a woman should want in her thirties; a husband who loves her, a beautiful big house and a successful career as a writer. The next logical step was to obviously start a family but she does not want this. Elizabeth realizes that she actually was not happy. However, in the eyes of society and the world, she should be, how could she not be happy! This is the beginning of Elizabeth’s journey of self discovery. After a bitter divorce she begins her quest in Rome, where she indulges herself, then in India, rediscovers her spirituality and in Bali, she begins to open herself to love again.

This book is so appropriate and relevant to us young ladies as it illustrates the need to make your own journey in life and to stop comparing yourself to other people’s success. It also reiterates the need to take charge of your emotional and spiritual growth. In this character you realise that it is perfectly okay not to want the things that society expects you to want. It’s your life, your journey; you define your own successes and fulfillments.

I highly recommend this book; take it with you on your vacation this December. It is so well written, you won’t want to put it down.

You can purchase Eat Pray Love By Elizabeth Gilbert here.