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Veronika Decides to Die: A Novel of Redemption
Paperback
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Publisher Price: $16.99
ISBN13: 9780061124266
Publisher: HarperOne
Published: May 23 2006
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.59 Width: 5.36 Depth: 8.01
Language: English
A highly original, moving, and ultimately life-affirming book. -- Sunday Mirror (London)
A thrilling tale of resilience and radical self-realization from the international bestselling author of The Alchemist.
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 on Paulo Coelho's own life experiences, this profound and thought-provoking novel 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.
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.
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