Book Details

• Publisher: HarperCollins

• Author: Paulo Coelho

• Language: English, Portuguese

• Edition: Veronica Decides to Die

• ISBN: 9788172235437

• Pages: 208

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.0 x 0.6 inches

About the Book

Veronika Decides to Die is a profound and inspiring tale of hope and self-discovery by Paulo Coelho. The story follows Veronika, a young Slovenian woman who seems to have everything—a loving family, a good job, and a vibrant social life—but feels a deep emptiness inside. In a desperate bid to end her life, she takes sleeping pills, only to awaken in a mental hospital with the shocking news that her time is limited. Within the hospital’s walls, she encounters love, faces her fears, and becomes entangled in a psychiatrist’s mysterious experiment.

Drawing from Coelho’s own experiences in mental institutions, this novel explores themes of mortality, freedom, and the true meaning of happiness. Celebrated worldwide, Veronika Decides to Die has been translated into 46 languages, adapted for theatre, and inspired other forms of art. It is a moving story that challenges readers to reflect on life, choices, and the courage to embrace one’s destiny.