Beatriz K. (irishbeda) - reviewed on 5/28/2011 + 15 more book reviews

Wow, I actually read the reviews AFTER reading the book, and I'm glad I hadn't seen them or I may have never picked up the book. Yes, I agree that the author is at times whiny and self-absorbed, but then again that's what the book is about-- HER journey! Yes, I agree that we should all be so fortunate as to be able to take a year off and not work, and travel and "find ourselves"; this is WHY I read the book- to live vicariously through what other people can afford to do! I don't quite understand why people are slamming the book and the author about her own personal experience. I liked the book. It had its funny moments and times when I could relate to her feelings (anyone who's gone through divorce can probably relate); tender moments with the people she met (the medicine man and the baby ritual towards the end was heart-warming) and I liked reading about the places where she traveled. The book was okay; not great, but I didn't find it boring either. I've also heard that the movie (while movies never can quite compare to a book), is good for actually showing the beautiful places Liz traveled to and rich scenery. I do plan on watching the movie just to add to the experience of having read the book.

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