eating, praying & loving

Finally finished 'One Moment, One Morning' by Sarah Rayner. It was not what I would call a classic however Rayner does convey with style, woman's connection with other women, I did like the set up - how one moment, one morning can change your whole life forever. Following the lives of three women whose lives collide on the train from Brighton to London, one Monday. It is a good story and if you are looking for a light-hearted read with a few tense moments then go for it! It is an average book which prides itself on being a thriller - DON'T be fooled, it certainly isn't thrilling!!

In light of the recent Julia Roberts Film, 'Eat Pray Love' I have decided to read the book first (as everyone always says the book is better than the film!)
Elizabeth Gilbert writes beautifully and it is so heartfelt, her descriptions really make you feel like you are with her. Gilbert decided to take a year out of, well everything in the wake of her divorce and break-up with her toy-boy rebound. She travels to Italy where she gains two stone, indulging in some of the most magnificent food you have ever heard about. Then onto India where she finds her inner self and finally ends the year in Bali where she learns everything she ever needs to know from a toothless medicine man!
The book, split into three separate stories - is gripping and I love the way it is written, having nearly finished Italy I am looking forward to what else Liz has to offer in the other two countries. So far - a great read!