Elizabeth Gilbert is an American journalist and author who wrote the best-selling memoir **Eat, Pray, Love** in 2006. The book chronicles her journey of self-discovery and spiritual exploration across Italy, India, and Indonesia after a painful divorce. The book has sold over 12 million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages[(see wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Gilbert) [1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Gilbert). It was also adapted into a movie starring Julia Roberts in 2010[(the movie)](https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/bio/) [2](https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/bio/). Gilbert was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1969. She grew up on a small family Christmas tree farm and developed a passion for writing at an early age. She attended New York University, where she studied political science and wrote short stories. After college, she traveled around the country and worked as a journalist for various magazines, such as Spin, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine[(her bio)](https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/bio/). Gilbert has written several other books, both fiction and non-fiction, that reflect her diverse interests and experiences. Some of her notable works are: - **Pilgrims** (1997): A collection of short stories that was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award. - **Stern Men** (2000): A novel about the rivalry between two fishing islands off the coast of Maine. - **The Last American Man** (2002): A biography of Eustace Conway, a modern-day woodsman and environmentalist. - **Committed** (2010): A memoir that explores her ambivalent feelings about marriage after falling in love with her second husband. - **The Signature of All Things** (2013): A historical novel about a 19th-century botanist and her quest for knowledge and love. - **Big Magic** (2015): A self-help book that encourages creative living beyond fear. Gilbert is also known for her philanthropy and activism. She has supported various causes, such as Planned Parenthood, LGBTQ rights, refugees, and women’s empowerment. She has also given several TED talks on topics such as creativity, curiosity, and passion. Gilbert currently lives in New Jersey with her partner Simon MacArthur. She was previously married to Michael Cooper and José Nunes, who inspired the character of Felipe in Eat, Pray, Love. She also had a relationship with Rayya Elias, her longtime friend and collaborator, who died of cancer in 2018 If you want to learn more about Elizabeth Gilbert and her work, you can visit her official website [Elizabeth Gilbert](https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/bio/) or follow her on social media. You can also read some of her books or watch some of her interviews and speeches online. She is an inspiring and influential writer who has touched the lives of many people around the world. # References ```dataview Table title as Title, authors as Authors where contains(authors, "Elizabeth Gilbert") ```