“I don't really like Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and this book kept that impression. I appreciated the "real person" aspect of her writing, but overall I did not like the book or her suggestions about living the GF lifestyle. ”
“I liked this book (I only read The Gastronomical Me), but it was a slooooow read for me. I really appreciated seeing how she considered herself modern (and she was!), but her words and thoughts were old-fashioned (to me). It was a neat juxtaposition.”
“Not nearly as good as her previous books, but her writing continues to have a strong emotional punch.”
“Though not a perfect book, the characters came alive in my imagination and I was reminded that we are all on our journey as one.”
“i didn't really *like* this book, but it contains some interesting insights and facts that push it into a 3-star rating. i don't buy in to the dr. weil persona fully, but i don't think he's evil, just very self-interested and promoting. some of the recipes in the book look really good and i plan to try some of them out soon!”
“I'm the only person on all of Shelfari who has this book on their bookshelf! It's been a slow read for me. The writing is not particularly good, and it's written in grad school-speak (with lots of Big Words!). But the premise is interesting and I like the story she's spinning... It's just not an easy, quick read.”
“Yuck. This was too Gladwell-esque, with its awful assumptions and thin presentation.”
“A really depressing story. I skipped about 60 pages in the middle and didn't miss a thing. It's about a rough-and-tumble boy growing up in early-1960s Ireland. His parents aren't happy together and ultimately, his father leaves. Not that I need a happy ending, but I wouldn't mind something redemptive...”
“Haunting, but well worth the read. I read this all in one day while traveling. A story of struggle and hope.”
“i did not expect to like this as much as i did! because it was so popular, i was skeptical at first. however, once settling in to gilbert's world and mind, i grew to really like her and respect what she was able to do. the section on india was my favorite.”
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