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In Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho, 24-year-old Veronika, feeling apathetic toward her life, attempts suicide and wakes up in a psychiatric hospital called Villete, where she is told she has one week to live due to her heart being fatally weakened. During this week, she encounters other residents whose struggles help her rediscover a love for life, ultimately leading her to escape the hospital with newfound hope. This book contains portrayals of mental health issues, medical abuse, and suicide ideation.