Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir Eat Pray Love, focuses on her search for life fulfillment in Italy, India and Indonesia. Gilbert writes her memoir to accurately describe her journeys across the world in 2003. Gilbert’s book is a way to financially support her newly single life. The book’s main idea is that Gilbert wants to attain a happy life that incorporates both pleasure and devotion; the descriptive memoir highlights her search for how to achieve such marvelous life goals. Eat Pray Love appeals to a wide audience; however, it especially captures readers that enjoy learning about countries and female independence.

Many readers enjoy the author’s humorous and witty comments. Gilbert often adds slang and sarcasm which appeals to numerous individuals. Her conversational writing style allows the readers to connect with her more and understand her thoughts.