Comments on Bookworm with a View: Review: Committed

I'm glad the author wrote a sequel to Eat-Pray...

2010-02-02T07:53:12.583-06:00

I'm glad the author wrote a sequel to Eat-Pray-Love. A lot of people had questions about how she got her husband here as he is not a citizen. This could be an important book, not just as a novel, but as an informative book about what people must go through to bring loved ones to our country and other countries of the world. It is of particular interest right now, as people from Haiti are being given "special dispensations" (my words, but you know what I mean) due to extreme hardships. What defines hardship? Do they have to be biological or married, these move or ban immigration for people. It is very complicated and very sad. If you don't have a lot of money or connections, it can be years before you can bring a spouse here. Her story will be interesting to read.

Kristi, I don't think Committed has the appeal...

2010-01-30T13:38:05.943-06:00

Kristi, I don't think Committed has the appeal to match the success/connection women had with Eat, Pray, Love. I enjoyed the educational aspect to the book.

It was interesting to learn that love is not an important criteria for most marriage worldwide. It serves a utilitarian purpose and love/appreciation develops.

When you mix love into the equation, it confuses ones expectations. Western society tends to be self focused so it's a good reality check for most of us.

So glad that you enjoyed the book. I loved Eat, P...

2010-01-30T13:28:18.557-06:00

So glad that you enjoyed the book. I loved Eat, Pray, Love so much that I was worried that the follow-up would leave a little bit to be desired.