Veronika Decides to Die

"Veronika Decides to Die" by Paulo Coelho is a riveting tale that explores themes of existence, love, and mortality. The story centers on Veronika, a young woman with seemingly everything—beauty, admirers, a secure job, and a caring family. Despite having it all, she feels an unshakeable void in her life and opts for suicide by consuming a handful of sleeping pills. Surprisingly, she awakens in a hospital where she learns that the overdose has irreparably damaged her heart, leaving her with mere days to live. During this period, Veronika embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery, experiencing emotions with an intensity she never knew before. This newfound passion leads her to fall in love and ignites a desire to embrace life once more. The book, published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2000, is available in English in paperback with a total of 191 pages. Its dimensions are 110×180×17 mm and it weighs just 128 grams. The ISBN for this compelling read is 9780007103461.