{"id":4914,"date":"2025-12-15T11:55:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T08:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madamealpha.com\/?p=4914"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:10:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:10:48","slug":"11-minutes-by-paulo-coelho","status":"publish","type":"rcno_review","link":"https:\/\/madamealpha.com\/index.php\/review\/11-minutes-by-paulo-coelho\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review:11 Minutes By Paulo Coelho"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Once upon a time there was a prostitute&#8230;&#8221;\u2014 a masterstroke of how 11 minutes by Paulo Coelho begins. I find this opening to be quite the Intro, it borrows the classic fairy-tale beginning to introduce a story that is anything but a traditional tale. &#8220;Once upon a time&#8221; is how all children stories begin and &#8220;prostitute&#8221; is more of an adult rated word. Yet somehow this very beginning is what immediately sets a tone for this book, in what Coelho potrays as having one foot in a fairy tale and the other in the abyss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11 Minutes by Paulo Coelho is one of those rare books that challenges societal norms while delivering a deeply personal and empowering story. The story of Maria, a young Brazilian woman who leaves her small town with dreams of fame and fortune but finds herself navigating the harsh realities of becoming a sex worker in Geneva. What might sound like a mere tale of hardship quickly reveals itself to be an insightful narrative about the complexities of desire, the power of choice, and the path to understanding one&#8217;s true self beyond shame or judgment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maria, the protagonist, keeps a diary throughout her journey, inviting us to dive deep into her thoughts, fears, and desires. This diary format adds a raw, intimate layer to the narrative, making her experiences feel personal and immediate. Through her written reflections, we witness a woman trying to navigate life on her own terms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tittle of the book apparently refers to the average time the \u2018deed\u2019 takes. However, the novel isn\u2019t just about the physical act as symbolized by the tittle &#8220;11 minutes&#8221;\u2014but about the emotional and spiritual awakening that occurs when understanding and embracing one\u2019s own sexuality as a vital part of identity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>My Favourite Quotes<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo one loses anyone, because no one owns anyone. That is the true experience of freedom: having the most important thing in the world without owning it\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cProfound desire, true desire is the desire to be close to someone.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Final Thoughts <\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I LOVED this book. This is the sort of book I\u2019d shove down one\u2019s throat. You should read it<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Once upon a time there was a prostitute&#8230;&#8221;\u2014 a masterstroke of how 11 minutes by Paulo Coelho begins. 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