Jillian D. (jillybean7682) reviewed on 11/24/2010 + 19 more book reviews

Ever feel that need to find your happy, your spirit, your heart? This book shows the journey in a very enlightening way! As Liz would say, "Are you tired of waking up in the morning and remembering every single thing you ate the day before?" There are many things we experience in life, sometimes just floating by, doing what is expected and required. There are those moments, when we suddenly realize it isn't who we are suppose to be. But who are we suppose to be?


Liz takes this incredible journey to discover her, well, self. Something she's lost with age and in the bustle of the everyday life. Sometimes people don't even realize they've become something that was empty because it's all they've ever known. "Many people spend their lives together, miserable, but happy not to be apart."


Take this analogy. Things arn't always what they seem. What once was a beautiful ancient city, has over the centuries, crumbled and melted. Somehow, a small part of that place that was once beautiful, still remains. . . broken. Like a "wound." Why wasn't that piece of the city absorbed into the rest? Because change is difficult. "We all want things to stay the same...Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to transformation."

Liz takes this journey. Physical and mental. She goes to Italy, India, and Bali. She transforms herself from something broken to a new whole person. I haven't seen the movie, yet, but if it's as good as the book, it will be . . . a spiritual awakening.

What really touched me was the part about forgiveness and regret. Waiting for someone else to forgive you is a waste of time. We need to forgive ourselves to continue with our lives. And usually, the hardest part of life is moving on to find happiness through forgiveness.

Ultimately, this book is a journey from within. You and I don't necessarily need the big, long trip to discover ourselves. We just need to be able to sit and quietly listen. God will be there. For he is watching us, as us.

Take this quote: "Sometimes losing balance for love, is part of living a balanced life."

Be prepared for a long story. Many people have criticized this book for being a book all about Liz. Selfish Liz searching for herself. Well it is! All about Liz! But take her story, and make it yours. Give this book some love because it is so worth it!

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