In Search Of..

Do you like reading books about women who are on a search for something different in their lives? Whether it's love, money, a home or peace of mind, each of the books below illuminates the author's search for fulfillment and might give you inspiration to change your own life.

Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes

The classic book of one woman's adventure renovating a crumbling, but beautiful house in Cortona, Italy. You can also watch the movie made from this book starring Diane Lane.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

When her marriage falls apart, one woman goes in search of peace in Italy, India and Indonesia. This book is also being made into a movie, which will be released in 2011 and stars Julia Roberts.

The Wishing Year by Noelle Oxenhandler

This book details the author's year-long experiment in wishing. Can practicing positive thoughts and the law of attraction really bring good things to your life?

A Thousand Days in Venice by Marlena di Blasi

An American chef falls in love with a surly Venetian and learns to adapt to him, her marriage, and her move to Venice.

The Guynd by Belinda Rathbone

An American woman's experiences in Scotland, where she marries a Scottish laird and deals with living in a mouldering, damp mansion.