Age has reared it's ugly and wrinkled old head. I am not in Liz's age group, but I'd never heard of Gilbert before don't think that's why I was irritated by Eat Pray Love ( I know you post isnt about that book, but please forgive my rant. ) I'd have felt so much better if she'd had to quit her Walmart job, or hung up her waitress apron before she embarked on her journey of self-discovery. And if the happy ending hadn't been quite so picture perfect. Actually, by the time I finished the book, I hate her.

But.

I have heard her since and appreciated what's she's said about writing, creativity etc. And I get that her life has had many ups and downs, so . . . maybe, even though I can't relate entirely, I do have kept the twinkle in my almost 80 year old eyes and do remember a bit about the doldrums of middle age.

Good article, Jill.