Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert, born on July 18, 1969, in Waterbury, Connecticut, is an acclaimed American author. She achieved international fame with her 2006 memoir "Eat, Pray, Love," which chronicles her journey of self-discovery across Italy, India, and Indonesia. The book remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for 187 weeks and was adapted into a successful film starring Julia Roberts. In 2013, Gilbert published "The Signature of All Things," a well-received historical novel that was shortlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction. Additionally, her 2015 book "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" offers insights into the creative process and became a bestseller. Gilbert continues to write and speak on creativity and personal growth.