tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post2928264907213347767..comments2024-03-28T17:46:57.713-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Committed to Elizabeth Gilbertpjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47906954573669981452010-04-27T00:36:02.566-04:002010-04-27T00:36:02.566-04:00Thanks for swinging by, Mary Ann!Thanks for swinging by, Mary Ann!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50093181705093894352010-04-26T17:55:01.398-04:002010-04-26T17:55:01.398-04:00I love to read Debbie's books. Have read a lo...I love to read Debbie's books. Have read a lot and like the funny and serious books that she writes. This one sounds great as well.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113089308173705123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64611340157830114102010-04-25T20:09:50.781-04:002010-04-25T20:09:50.781-04:00Marisa, I think marriages are mysterious beasts an...Marisa, I think marriages are mysterious beasts and that's why they're endlessly fascinating. Perhaps because every marriage is different. I think you'd enjoy this book! Hey, not long now till I see you!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-12120395564926331742010-04-25T15:09:24.729-04:002010-04-25T15:09:24.729-04:00OK, Anna - I'm in, all in. What a GREAT!! revi...OK, Anna - I'm in, all in. What a GREAT!! review; and I've yet to read Eat, Pray, Love. <br /><br />I'm a die-hard romance reader and yet the whole marriage thing is still a puzzlement to me. This is despite the fact that my parents have been happily married for 60 years, and my sisters and brothers have been married to their spouses at least 30 years. Go figure. So... you've Marisa O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024947742780527546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-71737934459906849262010-04-25T14:30:08.730-04:002010-04-25T14:30:08.730-04:00PJ, blame my adolescent sense of humor but spotty ...PJ, blame my adolescent sense of humor but spotty email access made me think of pimples ;-) Thanks so much for swinging by. Glad you enjoyed the review!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-85556120931114797152010-04-25T09:25:53.331-04:002010-04-25T09:25:53.331-04:00Hi Anna! Thanks for another wonderful review. So...Hi Anna! Thanks for another wonderful review. Sorry I didn't make it here yesterday - out of town and spotty internet access. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading this. I really enjoyed Gilbert's first book.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25841765097818135962010-04-24T17:27:14.400-04:002010-04-24T17:27:14.400-04:00Hey, thanks, Drew! This was a bit outside my usual...Hey, thanks, Drew! This was a bit outside my usual reading and I must say I devoured it like EG devoured ice-cream in EPL! That's fantastic about your many happy years with your husband! You go, my friend! Actually one of the things that fascinate me about marriages I know of is that there are NO real rules. No too young, too old, too rich, too poor, too settled, too wild. Everybody has to Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-55349206880978538832010-04-24T17:02:01.466-04:002010-04-24T17:02:01.466-04:00It IS amazing, isn't it, Buffie? Of course, th...It IS amazing, isn't it, Buffie? Of course, they were lucky that they got such long lives together. My grandmother passed away last year at the age of 101!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-57301408773150798452010-04-24T16:51:58.683-04:002010-04-24T16:51:58.683-04:00Oh yes, you could feel the sun AND smell the wonde...Oh yes, you could feel the sun AND smell the wonderful food. <br /><br />Goodness, 70 years!! That is fabulous. The dh and I were babies when we got married, so I would love to celebrate 70 years with him.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-83824524279848773382010-04-24T16:42:52.585-04:002010-04-24T16:42:52.585-04:00Wow, Buffie, it's so wonderful reading about a...Wow, Buffie, it's so wonderful reading about all these wonderful enduring relationships. Congratulations to you too! My grandparents were married for over 70 years which is mindboggling! By the way, laughed at you being an 'eat' girl. I felt completely shallow when I said that but it's true - there was something joyous and life-giving and sensual about those weeks in Italy. You Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-27396239086637526422010-04-24T16:39:49.930-04:002010-04-24T16:39:49.930-04:00Hey, thanks, Cyndi! So glad you enjoyed the review...Hey, thanks, Cyndi! So glad you enjoyed the review. I think you'll enjoy the book - one thing Elizabeth Gilbert isn't is flippant about what a commitment marriage is. I respect that. Congratulations on your wonderful years together with your husband - looks like you've got good marriage genes ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-13808635858618233992010-04-24T16:38:06.584-04:002010-04-24T16:38:06.584-04:00Gannon, congratulations on your 22 years. I've...Gannon, congratulations on your 22 years. I've got to say I've come to the conclusion that most things in life that are worthwhile require work! As you know, I'm so sorry to hear about your mum - I'm so glad she got to enjoy her 50th anniversary. That's wonderful!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47910991138920592522010-04-24T16:29:37.171-04:002010-04-24T16:29:37.171-04:00Mary Ann, I really enjoyed both books, I actually ...Mary Ann, I really enjoyed both books, I actually think this one marginally more. Give it a go!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-12302595778640274462010-04-24T16:17:56.996-04:002010-04-24T16:17:56.996-04:00Elodie, it's tremendously attractive, that hon...Elodie, it's tremendously attractive, that honesty, isn't it? And she has a very intimate writing voice - like she's speaking directly to you. It's very powerful!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69307837904327963472010-04-24T13:07:36.896-04:002010-04-24T13:07:36.896-04:00Anna, I read EAT, PRAY, LOVE when it wa the craze ...Anna, I read EAT, PRAY, LOVE when it wa the craze (mostly due to Oprah Winfrey). I really enjoyed the book (and have to agree with you -- my favorite part was the EAT part, in Italy).<br /><br />I totally agree with everyone else -- marraige is disposable in this day and age. And that is such a shame. Any good, worthwhile thing in your life has come from hard work and dedication, and marriageBuffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70255743180115492872010-04-24T11:48:35.700-04:002010-04-24T11:48:35.700-04:00Hi Anna.
Okay now I need to go out and get Eat, Pr...Hi Anna.<br />Okay now I need to go out and get Eat, Pray , Love to read so I can read this next book. It sounds fascinating.<br />I am with Gannon that marriage has become disposable. Too many of my peers have opted to get out instead of working through their problems. It is acceptable to have a "starter" marriage.<br /> My parents are preparing to celebrate their 46th anniversary Cyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675860477404744552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-88057442924239199582010-04-24T09:39:16.295-04:002010-04-24T09:39:16.295-04:00As always, Anna, another fantastic blog! I have E...As always, Anna, another fantastic blog! I have <i>Eat, Pray, Love</i> on my shelves, and I need to read it soon. Of course, I have a huge stack of books in line to review, as well as dozens and dozens of others waiting to be read. So many books, so little time. *sigh*<br /><br />I think people should think long and hard about the commitment marriage takes before they take that step. Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-51395725301279214142010-04-24T07:50:41.990-04:002010-04-24T07:50:41.990-04:00Hi Anna! My daughter Buffie has read Eat, Pray, L...Hi Anna! My daughter Buffie has read Eat, Pray, Love and has told me I would enjoy it.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113089308173705123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22141896574498454622010-04-24T03:18:08.816-04:002010-04-24T03:18:08.816-04:00So very true. I suppose that candor really derives...So very true. I suppose that candor really derives from having to go through what she did with such strength of character.Élodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11800014959316307799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-33314488821352975892010-04-24T02:49:49.339-04:002010-04-24T02:49:49.339-04:00Hi, Elodie! She's a terrifically compelling sp...Hi, Elodie! She's a terrifically compelling speaker, isn't she? A friend of mine put me onto a lecture she gave about summoning the muse. That quality of her writing, the transparent honesty, is true about her public speaking as well.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-1433210047369304462010-04-24T02:43:12.175-04:002010-04-24T02:43:12.175-04:00Anna,
I saw Elizabeth Gilbert in an interview on ...Anna,<br /><br />I saw Elizabeth Gilbert in an interview on The Bonnie Hunt Show (YouTube it). She was phenomenal. I was so impressed with what she had to say (which is so aligned with my way of thinking).<br /><br />After watching the interview, I went out and bought her first book, <em>Eat, Pray, Love</em>. Quite compelling!Élodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11800014959316307799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22016164377568044202010-04-24T00:41:23.899-04:002010-04-24T00:41:23.899-04:00Have you read it, Pat? I found it really compellin...Have you read it, Pat? I found it really compelling! I think because it was clear quite how seriously EG takes the whole idea of marriage. My parents had a very happy marriage so I'm lucky enough to have seen how a partnership works in practice (working through conflict, for a start). It's tough but I sincerely think it's worth it.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-31517418618742140912010-04-24T00:32:48.836-04:002010-04-24T00:32:48.836-04:00For many, I don't think commitment in the true...For many, I don't think commitment in the true sense of the word really comes into play when they get married. Divorce has become so common that I think marriage is considered before looking at all the factors involved. "If it doesn't work, we'll get divorced." seems to be a much too common attitude. They don't realize how much work and effort, and yes commitment, a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com