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‘Eat, Pray, Love’ turns 20: How it changed Elizabeth Gilbert’s life

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Elizabeth Gilbert's bestselling travel memoir "Eat, Pray, Love," set in Italy, India and Indonesia. With more than 18 million copies sold globally, in over 30 languages, it sparked a solo travel movement and in 2010 was adapted into a blockbuster film starring Julia Roberts. CNN's Lilit Marcus spoke with Elizabeth Gilbert on the book's impact and how her life has changed 20 years on.

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