Jedi, moli, voli: 10. godišnjica hrvatskog izdanja

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At 30, Elizabeth Gilbert faced a midlife crisis despite having what society deemed a successful life: a husband, a house, and a career. Instead of fulfillment, she felt panic and confusion, leading to a divorce, depression, and a reevaluation of her identity. To rediscover herself, she made a radical choice—she sold her belongings, quit her job, and embarked on a yearlong journey around the world alone. The narrative chronicles this transformative year, focusing on three destinations that each represent a different aspect of her quest for self-understanding. In Rome, she explored pleasure, immersing herself in the language and culture while gaining weight in the process. India became her haven for devotion, where, guided by a guru and a wise cowboy from Texas, she engaged in months of spiritual exploration. Bali offered her insights into balance, where she learned to harmonize worldly enjoyment with spiritual transcendence, becoming a pupil of an elderly medicine man and unexpectedly finding love. This memoir of self-discovery illustrates the power of taking responsibility for one's happiness and the importance of breaking free from societal expectations, resonating with anyone who has felt a deep need for change.