Elizabeth Gilbert
American author of 'Eat, Pray, Love'
Born
July 18th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author achieved widespread recognition with the memoir 'Eat, Pray, Love', which details a journey of self-discovery through Italy, India, and Indonesia. The book was published in 2006 and became a bestseller, later adapted into a film starring Julia Roberts. Besides memoirs, works include 'Big Magic', which explores creativity, and historical fiction novel 'The Signature of All Things'. Active in various literary events and discussions, the contributions to the literary community extend beyond writing, emphasizing creativity and personal growth through lectures and workshops.
Wrote the bestselling memoir 'Eat, Pray, Love'
Published 'Big Magic', focused on creativity
Authored historical fiction 'The Signature of All Things'
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