I can see why this book is popular. E.Gilbert writes about herself with child-like candor and enthusiasm. She goes through the whole spectrum of emotions during this year of her life that she recounts. She shares with us the experiences of her heart-break, depression, low-self esteem, hope, self-doubt, happiness, healing, bliss, passion--everything. I liked it because I can totally relate to being depressed after getting your heart broken, and then needing to search for spirituality/God to mend yourself. Even though I went through this at twenty and Gilbert is thirty-four at the time of this book, I don't consider that to be such a difference in age; especially because she has no kids, she stills has a youthful mentality. She's great at describing people and I liked how she could laugh at herself. 3.5 stars because I liked it but I'm not sure how memorable this book is. I might change it to 4 stars eventually if I find that this book is memorable for me.