Veronika, 24, seemed to have it all: youth, beauty, boyfriends, a supportive family, and a rewarding career. Her life, though, is lacking in something. So, it was a chilly November morning. She takes a lot of sleeping drugs with the intention of never waking up. But she does, and she receives the news that she has just days to live at a psychiatric facility. Veronika Decides to Die, which was inspired by occurrences in Coelho's own life, explores the definition of crazy and champions people who do not conform to social norms. It is a daring and enlightening depiction of a young woman at the cusp of hopelessness and release as well as a beautiful, jubilant celebration of every day as a brand-new opportunity.