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It's on my to-be-read list. Thanks for sharing your review.
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I have been putting off watching the Julia Roberts movie until I get a chance to read this book. I absolutely hate watching the movie first. It totally turns me off to the book. That's what happend with "Queen of the Damned" by Anne Rice. You may also want to read about "The Magical Latina" on Livin' la vida Latina
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I'm glad you liked the book. Gibert's writing style is excellent. I'm one of her readers that did not like the book but for other reasons than her deepening spirituality during her story. That was the good part! I enjoyed Tolle's book The Power of Now very much.
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Hello Sofia. I've been given Eat, Pray, Love as a gift and haven't had time to open it yet, but I went to see the movie. Probably best not to read the book first or I'd 've hated the movie. I loved it. Have you seen it?
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L'Aussie, I did see the movie. It's a very diluted version of the book. I enjoyed the book a lot more. I think they wanted to keep the movie more mainstream. Julia Roberts did great acting but something about the angle of camera or the directing that kept the viewers at a distance.
Lyn, have you read any other of Gilbert's work. I do want to read Gilbert's next book.
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I've been wanting to read this book, I've heard so much about it since the movie.
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When I find some time to read I'd like to check this book out. I've heard such good reviews.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the book. I now have it on my list to read.
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