Eleven Minutes

Paulo Coelho, the internationally acclaimed author of The Alchemist, delivers another mesmerizing novel with Eleven Minutes. This is the story of Maria, a naive Brazilian girl whose dreams of romance lead her to Geneva, where she unexpectedly becomes a prostitute.

Far from a simple tale of exploitation, this is Maria’s profound journey of self-mastery. Through her experiences, she discovers:

✔ The razor’s edge between sacred love and physical desire

✔ How suffering and pleasure intertwine in human relationships

✔ The transformative power of owning one’s sexuality without losing one’s soul

With his signature blend of poetic wisdom and unflinching honesty, Coelho explores the eleven minutes of physical intimacy that can contain lifetimes of emotional truth. Controversial yet deeply spiritual, this novel is perfect for readers who appreciated The Alchemist’s philosophical depth but crave a more mature exploration of human connection.