It was my first read by Paulo Coelho & in turn I got the worth price of each penny.This book is a real classic to the core. It answers so many questions which we pose to ourselves on daily basis.It tells the real intrinsic meaning of life in a splendid way.
The Protagonist who has everything going perfect in life attempts suicide. Later, she finds herself in a mental asylum where her life changes drastically. She finds new sense of freedom, independence, free from any obligations, commitments which was non existent in the sane world.
But ironically the failed suicide attempt , severely hampers her heart & is left with a weeks time to live.What turnaround happens in her mental attitude in these 5-7 days forms the crux of the book.
This book is a real treat to read.One beautiful message I got from this book is :When you consider each day as the final day of your life, your life will never be the same again.
A must read for everyone