Elizabeth Gilbert on Grief, Addiction, and Recovery
Elizabeth Gilbert has been on an extraordinary journey with grief and addiction.
She is known for being an open book, sharing her experiences with the public. In her 2006 memoir, Eat Pray Love, she wrote about her journey of self-discovery after a painful divorce.
Gilbert shares intimate stories with her online fans, whom she calls "Dear Ones". This includes her 2016 revelation that she found love with her terminally ill best friend, Rayya Elias.
Her new memoir, All The Way To The River: Love, Loss And Liberation, is arguably her most truthful work yet.
She chronicled her journey of self-discovery around the world following a painful divorce.
Author's summary: Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir reveals her journey with grief and addiction.