Aug 19, 2014 adultery, the provocative new novel by paulo coelho, bestselling author of the alchemist and eleven minutes, explores the question of what it means to live life fully and happily, finding the balance between lifes routine and the desire for something new. Paulo is one of the very few writers to have their books translated. However, eleven minutes was really disappointing especially when coelho referenced his other work the alchamist within the story, it came off as arrogant. Eleven minutes is a novel that tells how life is changed in a short piece of time when something unusual happens in our lives. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This fascinating parable explores the need to find ones own path.
Onze minutos elf minuten eleven minutes, paulo coelho eleven minutes is a 2003 novel by brazilian novelist paulo coelho. Free download or read online eleven minutes pdf epub book. Inside the basilica, a gentleman in his seventies said to me. Mar 20, 2006 eleven minutes eleven minutes is the masterpiece of brazilian bestselling author paulo coelho. A chance meeting in rio takes maria to geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune, yet ends up working the streets as a prostitute.
Eleven minutes i read this book two years ago and reread it occasionally even now. The pilgrimage paved the way to paulo coehlos international bestselling novel the alchemist. Since i am in love with paulo coelhos writing, i found the plot is very strong and characters are well built. Aug 11, 2018 eleven minutes by paulo coelho is a good book because it talks about things that do not fall under the category of standardization. Mar 11, 2016 paulo coelho was born in brazil and has become one of the most widely read and loved authors in the world. What made the experience of listening to eleven minutes the most enjoyable. The story depicts a womans fall into prostitution as a means of saving her pride after making some poor life choices.
Here i will control myself not to ruin your pleasure telling you about the whole book. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Coelho, paulo, jull costa, margaret, jacobi, derek, fox, emilia. Eleven minutes, while reminding us that sex is sacred, is more persuasively written, perhaps because it feels taken from a real life. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 273 pages and is available in paperback format. A chance meeting in rio takes her to geneva, but the glittering life she hoped for was a fantasy. Bestselling author paulo coelho discusses his latest book, eleven minutes, which explores how people relate to each other sexually. This is my second book by paulo coelho and it can only be discribe with one word perfect. The book contains strong scenes of sex,pleasure, bdsm, masturbation etc. Dispatched, from the uk, within 48 hours of ordering. This book eleven minutes and the zahir are two of my favorite books ever.
In some ways my impression from eleven minutes is similar to the alchemist. Eleven minutes, my second coehlo read, has encouraged me to go on to read many more. Pilgrimage it is the autobiography of paulo coelho written in an interesting manner. The other wants to be a slave to routine, to family life, to the things that can be planned and achieved. Dec 26, 2003 paulo coelho is actually quite a bestsellerproducer, with 50 million books sold worldwide.
Paulo coelho, 11 minutes, eleven minutes, famous novel, nepali audio novel, heartbroken, young brazilian prostitute called maria eleven minutes is a 2003 novel by brazilian novelist paulo coelho based on the experiences of a young brazilian prostitute called maria, whose first innocent brushes with love leave her heartbroken. Coehlo also sheds light on the possible innocence of mata hari as a spy for german during world war 1, which she was executed for. Paulo coelho, emilia fox, derek jacoby, harpercollins publishers limited. Eleven minutes, by paulo coelho, read by derek jacobi and emilia. He is himself the protagonist searching for his sword. Especially renowned for the alchemist and eleven minutes, he has sold more than 85 million books worldwide and has been translated into 63 languages.
This book is available for download with ibooks on your mac or ios. Which is the best paulo coelho book to read after alchemist. Eleven minutes audiobook by paulo coelho 9780007311835. In geneva, maria drifts further and further away from love while at the same time developing a fascination with sex. Eleven minutes eleven minutes is the masterpiece of brazilian bestselling author paulo coelho. On 29th may 2002, just hours before i put the finishing touches to this book, i visited the grotto in lourdes, in france, to fill a few bottles with miraculous water from the spring. Coelho has sold about 50 million books, and is still going strong. Listen to eleven minutes by paulo coelho available from rakuten kobo. By the river piedra i sat down and wept, eleven minutes, manual of worrier of light, the alchemist, the devil and miss prym, the fifth mountain.
Marias character is brought to life through the intense delivery given by emilia fox which stays with you after the story has ended. Coelho says his story was born when a prostitute named maria or sonia approached him and asked if he knew what it was like to live without love. During her journey as a prostitute she learns that it only take 11 minutes for a person to have sex and hence the book is named. Eleven minutes by paulo coelho sex, prostitution, and love duration. His most famous work is the alchemist, which ive also read a couple of years ago, after a warm recommendation by anna. Published on sep 25, 2019 eleven minutes portuguese. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Eleven minutes is the story of a young girl named maria who leaves her brazilian home to go to geneva, switzerland, in hopes of great adventure and great love. Sep 19, 2003 eleven minutes by paulo coelho, translated by margaret jull costa 304pp, harpercollins. But are the mystical parables and spiritual musings of paulo coelho. Eleven minutes paulo coelho pdf free download is another masterpiece by paulo cohelo, the writer of the alchemist. Eleven minutes by paulo coelho read online on bookmate.
She is poor and has to do menial jobs to survive in geneva. Eleven minutes abridged audiobook, by paulo coelho. Eleven minutes eleven minutes audiobook, by paulo coelho. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read eleven minutes. Written by paulo coelho, audiobook narrated by emilia fox, derek jacoby. Her situation does not prove to be what she had hoped and she pursues a career in prostitution in order to make money quickly in order to return home. Onze minutos is a 2003 novel by brazilian novelist paulo coelho that recounts the. Paulo coehlos, the spy, was a well written account of mata haris rise and fall. Audiobook paulo coelho eleven minutes maria is a naive brazilian girl who learns, one day, how to masturbate. Love is a terrible thing that will make you suffer. Eleven minutes is the story of maria, a young girl from a brazili. Adultery, the provocative new novel by paulo coelho, bestselling author of the alchemist and eleven minutes, explores the question of what it means to live life fully and happily, finding the balance between lifes routine and the desire for something new. Especially renowned for the alchemist and eleven minutes, he has sold more than 190 million copies worldwide, has been translated into 80 languages and has been published in 170 countries.
The untethered soul audio book michael a singer highly recommended book duration. So says maria, a young brazilian girl convinced from an early age that she will never find true love. Time slips past when listening to eleven minutes has an eventful and unexpected life journey of maria unfolds. Eleven minutes audiobook abridged listen instantly. Onze minutos is a 2003 novel by brazilian novelist paulo coelho that recounts the experiences of a young brazilian prostitute and. Paulo coelho is a brazilian author, philanthropist, and one of the greatest novelists ever lived. The new bestselling novel from international literary phenomenon paulo coelho, author of the alchemist. Listen to eleven minutes audiobook by paulo coelho. Paulo coelho books download free books online 8freebooks. The main characters of this fiction, romance story are mariecke, ralph. Maria, a young girl from a remote village of brazil, whose first encounters with love leave her heartbroken, goes to seek her fortune in switzerland. See more ideas about paulo coelho, paulo coelho books and books.
Eleven minutes by coelho, paulo and a great selection of related books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy eleven minutes book online at low prices in india. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Written by paulo coelho, narrated by emilia fox, derek jacoby. I loved that paulo coelho was able to give such an accurate account of a young womans hopes and dreams and the book was a delight to read. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. In many ways, these two volumes are companionsto truly comprehend one, you must read the other. Since i am in love with paulo coelho s writing, i found the plot is very strong and characters are well built. Paulo coelho was born in brazil and has become one of the most widely read and loved authors in the world. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. Eleven minutes paramount credits pdf paulo coelho doc download.
In 1986, paulo coelho did the pilgrimage to saint james of compostella, an experience later to be documented in his book the pilgrimage. He is known for many great books including the alchemist, the zahir, eleven minutes, the pilgrimage and much more. In this world and life, you cannot label everything or set a standard for everything. Eleven minutes is the story of maria, a young girl from a brazilian village, whose first innocent brushes with love leave her heartbroken. Eleven minutes, by paulo coelho, read by derek jacobi and emilia fox. This novel is based on a fictional account of a woman named maria who lives in rio, but moves to geneva. Pdf eleven minutes book by paulo coelho free download. The first edition of the novel was published in 2003, and was written by paulo coelho.
Onze minutos is a 2003 novel by brazilian novelist paulo coelho that recounts the experiences of a young brazilian prostitute and her journey to selfrealisation through sexual experience. Maria, a young girl from a remote village of brazil, whose first encounters with love had left her. Great story line, good examples of using the natural laws of the universe, just perfect. Step inside this captivating account of paulo coehlos pilgrimage along the road to santiago. Before dedicating his life completely to literature, he worked as theatre director and actor, lyricist and journalist. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.