Several weeks ago I had a really great philosophical and spiritual conversation with one of my new co-workers following a study group meeting. The next time I saw her she handed me this book Eat, Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and told me she thought it was wonderful and thought I would love it based on the conversation we had had previously. The character in the book somewhat reminded her of me and she thought I could get a lot out of reading it.
She was right! It is a wonderful book and I am enjoying it quite a bit. I do not typically read non-fiction, but I love reading memoirs. Apparently many other people have taken to this book as well, as it is now #1 paperback non-fiction on the NY Times Bestseller List. Has anyone beside Jennifer read this yet?
In other books news, one of the courses I am taking this spring is an American Literature course and I am looking forward to reading some great classics, including:
- The Great Gatsby
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Their Eyes Were Watching God
- Death of a Salesman
- Ethan Frome
- My Antonia
I am always searching for new books and new authors. Thanks to all of you who post about good books or make recommendations, it is usually a big help!
I had the audio book, listened to it TWICE then went and purchased the book so I could read it. LOVE IT!!!!!
Posted by: adrienne | January 16, 2008 at 12:13 PM
I have the book . . . I bought it shortly after the woman who wrote it was on Oprah.
But, I'm saving it to take with me on vacation in March.
I'm excited to read it, I've heard such good things about it!
Posted by: sarah | January 16, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I just got this book for Christmas and I can't wait to read it. Glad to hear you liked it. Have a great day!!!
Posted by: Andrea Haenke | January 16, 2008 at 12:39 PM
I haven't read it, but I've heard of it. Feel free to pass along to me :) Yeah, like I have time...
I love American Lit. and My Antonia is a favorite book of mine. You'll like it.
Posted by: michelle | January 16, 2008 at 02:12 PM
alright, truth lady...is there a lot of "spiritual", deep meaning in this book?
I am not a person who can handle "those" types of books but I've seen this everywhere and it looks intriguing.
Posted by: simone | January 16, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Simone...
Its more about the author's spiritual journey. I don't think its anything you couldn't handle! It is not religious by any means...
Posted by: kristi sauer | January 16, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Maybe I'll have to borrow my friends copy. I saw her reading it the other day. I loved Huck Finn.
Posted by: Robyn | January 16, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Just finished reading that book, and I absolutely LOVED it!! It totally made me think about my life. Very good!! I am reading kite runner now!!So far so good!!
Posted by: Valerie | January 17, 2008 at 09:53 AM
I'm in the process of reading "Eat, Pray, Love". I think I have about 2 chapters left. It's a fabulous memoir and I'm so glad that I picked it up, upon the recommendation of a friend.
I used to meditate quite a bit, after taking a course on the Body/Mind connection in college. A wonderful book on meditation is: "Wherever You Go There You Are" by Jon Kabbat Zinn
Posted by: Jen | January 18, 2008 at 01:10 PM
I'm reading this book right now. I have loved every page of it. I don't normally read books like this either, but there was something about it that made me buy it. I'm glad I did. She and I have a lot of similarites I've found. I can't wait to finish it.
Posted by: leslie | January 21, 2008 at 02:03 PM