How do mosquitoes figure in the memoir Eat, Pray, Love?

How apt do you think the words that the friends assign to cities are? Would you change any? What word would you assign to your city? How does Liz's word fit her? What word would you give yourself?

How does Liz critique religious fundamentalism? What does she offer in its place?

What is the biggest surprise during Liz's year-long travels—to her and to you as a reader?

What is the biggest disappointment during Liz's year-long travels—to her and to you as a reader?

Liz warns that one needs a guru to practice yoga beyond the stretching exercises. What can you take from this book and use to deepen your own spirituality?

Liz is annoyed that mystics "cop out" about describing their experiences. Do you think she succeeds in describing hers...