At 32 years old, Elizabeth Gilbert was educated, had a home, a husband, and a successful career as a writer. She was, however, unhappy in her marriage and initiated a divorce. She then embarked on a rebound relationship that did not work out, leaving her devastated and alone. After finalizing her difficult divorce, she spent the next year traveling the world.[6]
She spent four months in Italy, eating and enjoying life (« Eat »). She spent three months in India, finding her spirituality (« Pray »).[7] She ended the year in Bali, Indonesia, looking for « balance » of the two and fell in love with a Brazilian businessman (« Love »).[8]
sounds like a good life: eat, pray and love!