But she does-at a mental hospital where she is told that she has only days to live.Inspired by events in Coelhos 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. So, one cold November morning, she takes a handful of sleeping pills expecting never to wake up. From the Back Cover Twenty-four-year-old Veronika seems to have everything-youth and beauty, boyfriends and a loving family, a fulfilling job. Bold 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. Inspired by events in Coelhos 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. But she does-at a mental hospital where she is told that she has only days to live. She takes a handful of sleeping pills expecting to never wake up. Sunday Mirror (London) Twenty-four-year-old Veronika seems to have everything - youth and beauty, boyfriends and a loving family, a fulfilling job. Book Synopsis A highly original, moving, and ultimately life-affirming book.

In her final days she embarks on a transforming self-discovery. The attempt fails, but leaves her damaged with only a few days to live. But one morning she wakes up and tries to kill herself. About the Book Veronika seems to have it all-youth, beauty, a good job, and loving family.

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