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Eleven Minutes

A Novel
By Paulo Coelho
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Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho follows the story of Maria, a young woman from a Brazilian village, who dreams of finding adventure and romance. She moves to Geneva in search of a better life but ends up working as a prostitute, where she explores the complexities of love, desire, and self-discovery. Through her journey, Maria seeks to reconcile her perception of sex with the pursuit of inner peace and spiritual fulfilment.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of self-discovery and personal transformation, as it follows a Brazilian woman on her journey through the complexities of love, desire, and understanding her place in the world. With its engaging exploration of human emotions and relationships, it will captivate readers looking for an introspective narrative.

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This gripping and daring novel by the author of the bestselling "The Alchemist" sensitively explores the sacred nature of sex and love. "Sensual . . . for-adults-only fairytale."--"Washington Post."

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“The book casts a curiously sweet spell.” – Entertainment Weekly

Eleven Minutes tells the story of Maria, a young girl from a Brazilian village whose first innocent brushes with love leave her heartbroken. At a tender age, she becomes convinced that she will never find true love, instead believing that “love is a terrible thing that will make you suffer.” A chance meeting in Rio takes her to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune, yet ends up working as a prostitute.

In Geneva, Maria’s despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria must choose between pursuing a path of darkness—sexual pleasure for its own sake—or risking everything to find her own inner light and the possibility of true love.

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Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho has been praised for its blend of craftsmanship, imagination, and inspiration, as per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The book engages readers with its deep exploration of complex themes wrapped in a well-crafted narrative.

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ISBN: 9780060589288

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Paulo Coelho is an international bestselling author whose books--The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept and The Fifth Mountain-have sold more than 23 million copies in 117 countries and have been translated into 41 languages.

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