Insulting someone's search for meaning is rude.  Guess what?  You don't have to read the book--even if Oprah endorses it.  If you do read it, and don't like it, that's fine--but it doesn't mean Gilbert's personal journey is worthless or insincere.  For Maayan to assume that Gilbert "destroyed a perfectly happy marriage to go faith hunting" is incredibly naive.  From my reading of just the first few pages, Gilbert's marriage was already miserable, and so was she.  Ending it wasn't an easy decision--but that's not even the point.

The only book I've ever read by Gilbert is The Last American Man.  Talk about seeking.  This little book packs an incredible punch, and demonstrates just how deep and wide Gilbert's search for meaning and inspiration really is. 

We're all on different paths, and we all have different insights and experiences to share.  Not all of us have the courage to put our weaknesses and foibles on display, though.