Twenty-four-year-old Veronika seems to have everything she could wish for: youth and beauty, pleny of attractive boyfriends, a fulfilling job, and a loving family. Yet something is lacking in her life. Inside her is a void so deep that nothing could possibly ever fill it. So, on the morning of November 11, 1997, Veronika decides to die. She takes a handful of sleeping pills expecting never to wake up.
Naturally Veronika is stunned when she does wake up at Villete, a local mental hospital, where the staff informs her that she has, in fact, partially succeeded in achieving her goal. While the overdose didn't kill Veronika immediately, the medication has damaged her heart so severely that she has only days to live.
The story follows Veronika through the intense week of self-discovery that ensues. To her surprise, Veronika finds herself drawn to the confinement of Villete and its patients, who, each in his or her individual way, reflect the heart of human experience. In the heightened state of life's final moments, Veronika discovers things she has never really allowed herself to feel before: hatred, fear, curiosity, love, and sexual awakening. She finds that every second of her existence is a choice between living and dying, and at the eleventh hour emerges more open to life than ever before.
In Veronika Decides to Die, Paulo Coelho takes the reader on a distinctly modern quest to find meaning in a culture overshadowed by angst, soulless routine, and pervasive conformity. Based on events in Coelho's own life, Veronika Decides to Die questions the meaning of madness and celebrates individuals who do not fit into patterns society considers to be normal. Poignant and illuminating, it is a dazzling portrait of a young woman at the crossroads of despair and liberation, and a poetic, exuberant appreciation of each day as a renewed opportunity.
ISBN:61015016
Author:COELHO PAULO
Fadhwa Yusuf –
“I recently finished Fadhwa’s “Going The Distance: No Parts Left Behind,” and I was truly captivated by this transformative journey. The narrative not only chronicles personal growth but also encourages deep introspection and self-discovery. From the very first page, I found myself drawn into the story. Fadhwa’s writing is engaging and heartfelt, making the protagonist’s struggles and triumphs feel incredibly relatable. I was often moved by how effectively she conveyed the emotions tied to each challenge, which kept me invested in the journey throughout. Overall, “Going The Distance No Parts Left Behind” is more than just a story; it’s an invitation to explore the depths of our potential and embrace our unique journeys. Fadhwa has crafted a powerful narrative that is both uplifting and profound. I highly recommend this book to anyone ready to embark on their own epic quest for self-discovery and growth.” ~Jody Brown
Fadhwa Yusuf –
“I recently finished Fadhwa’s “Going The Distance: No Parts Left Behind,” and I was truly captivated by this transformative journey. The narrative not only chronicles personal growth but also encourages deep introspection and self-discovery. From the very first page, I found myself drawn into the story. Fadhwa’s writing is engaging and heartfelt, making the protagonist’s struggles and triumphs feel incredibly relatable. I was often moved by how effectively she conveyed the emotions tied to each challenge, which kept me invested in the journey throughout.” ~Jody Brown