Veronika Decides to Die
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Product details:
- Edition number INT
- Publisher HarperCollins US
- Date of Publication 24 June 2011
- Number of Volumes Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN 9780061015014
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages224 pages
- Size 171xx mm
- Weight 102 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
Veronika has everything she could wish for. She is young and pretty, has plenty of boyfriends, a steady job, a loving family. Yet she is not happy; something is lacking in her life, and one morning she decides to die. She takes an overdose of sleeping pills, only to wake up some time later in the local hospital. There she is told that her heart is damaged and she has only a few days to live.
The story follows Veronika through these intense days as to her surprise she finds herself experiencing feelings she has never really felt before. Against all odds she finds herself falling in love and even wanting to live again.
Long description:
A thrilling tale of resilience and radical self-realization--From the international bestselling author comes an emotional journey on profound healing by challenging assumptions and overcoming life's darkest moments with clarity and conviction.
This captivating and life-affirming tale follows twenty-four-year-old Veronika, who on the surface has it all: youth, beauty, and a loving family. Yet, she feels something crucial is missing. Taking a drastic step, she consumes a handful of sleeping pills, expecting to slip away from life. Instead, she awakens in a mental hospital, with the revelation that she has mere days to live.
Drawing from Paulo Coelho's own life experiences, this profound and thought-provoking book delves deeply into the essence of madness, exploring its many layers and celebrating those who dare to challenge societal norms. By questioning what the world deems "normal," this story provokes readers to reflect on their own perspectives and embrace the unconventional--wherever it may bring you.
In Coelho's signature style, this novel is a bold and emotional exploration of a young woman's internal struggle between despair and the possibility of liberation. Through her journey, it reveals the power of self-discovery and the courage it takes to break free from the expectations placed upon us. Offering readers a luminous glimpse into the beauty, hope, and potential of each new day, Veronika's story is one of transformation and resilience--and an awakening to life's infinite possibilities and a reassurance that it is never too late to find the courage to live authentically and fully.
"A highly original, moving, and ultimately life-affirming book." - Sunday Mirror (London)
"Veronika Decides to Die is Coelho's most artful work to date. . . . The different characters argue sanity and life from varying points of view, pulling the reader into discussion." - Denver Post
"Told with sincerity approaching urgency, Coelho's novel is effective." - Boston Globe
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