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I guess I fall somewhere in the middle. I enjoyed the book and consider Ms. Gilbert a very gifted writer and observer. But it is rare to find someone so totally and unabashedly self-absorbed. If she ever writes another book on her travels and travails, I'll probably buy and read it as soon as it is published. But if the opportunity were presented to meet Ms. Gilbert, I think I would take a pass. I suspect Jerseygirl08 would tell you that I'm being a bit harsh. If so, she is probably correct.