Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of the memoirs, “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Committed,” will be the keynote speaker when the YWCA Eastside holds its Inspire Luncheon on Tuesday, March 16.

“Eat, Pray, Love”, about the year Gilbert spent traveling the globe after a difficult divorce, was embraced by women and men alike and made her a role model for readers around the world.

Luncheon guests will make a donation of $150 or more to benefit the efforts of the YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish to advance the lives of women and families. For information or to register, go to the ogranization’s website or call 206-490-4378.

The event takes place from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.