In this bestselling memoir, Elizabeth Gilbert examines the concept of marriage after the life-changing journey described in Eat, Pray, Love. Faced with the prospect of marrying her long-term partner so they can remain together legally, Gilbert sets out to explore the history, traditions, expectations, and realities of marriage across cultures and centuries. Combining personal stories with historical research and social commentary, she reflects on love, commitment, independence, and the evolving role of marriage in modern life.