Elizabeth Gilbert is an acclaimed American author and journalist, best known for her bestselling memoir, "Eat Pray Love." Born on July 18, 1969, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Gilbert grew up on a family farm in Litchfield, Connecticut, where her love for reading was cultivated. Her parents, Carole and John Gilbert, were a homemaker and a chemical engineer, respectively, and Gilbert has a sister named Catherine Gilbert Murdock, who is also a novelist.
Gilbert's work has received significant recognition and acclaim. Her short story collection, "Pilgrims," was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway award, and her novel "Stern Men" was a New York Times notable book. In 2002, her book "The Last American Man" was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics’ Circle Award. "Eat, Pray, Love" spent an impressive 57 weeks in the number one spot on the New York Times paperback bestseller list and has been published in over thirty languages.
In addition to her success in literature, Gilbert has also enjoyed recognition in other fields. In 2009, Time Magazine named her one of the most influential people in the world. She has worked as a writer-at-large for GQ and has had her journalism published in numerous prominent publications, including Harper's Bazaar, Spin, and The New York Times Magazine. Her stories have also appeared in Esquire, Story, and the Paris Review.
Despite her numerous accomplishments, Gilbert remains a humble and dedicated writer. Her latest novel, "The Signature of All Things," was published in 2013, and she continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her captivating storytelling and insightful prose.