Eleven Minutes

I have not come across such an honest attempt to explore the most sought-after subjects : love and sex. I must say that the dignity and the gracefulness that is being given to the world's oldest profession — prostitution — is also amazing. It leaves you with a poignant question — what is the difference between the profession of prostitution and any other profession of this world? Don't we all professionals are like prostitutes? And, if we all are like that, then, why is it that prostitutes are not considered normal human beings as other professionals?

It also comples you to think about sex and love. What it is, why it is and what is the meaning of it? I particularly like Paulo's very strong statment suggesting that sex is like a glass of overflowing wine. It means that sex is just an expression of overwhelming feelings of love and gratitude for the other person. You are so full that you want to share it with the other, and the most basic instrument for sharing these overwhelming feelings is your own body. I am just in the state of awe by thinking how sex has been given the highest spiritual stature. A stature that it truly deserves. To have sex is to surrender to the Supreme Consciousness and to be one with That. After that all contradictions and hypocrisies of life are eliminated and you are floating in the ocean of eternal Happiness and Joy.

One of the most important thing to be noted is the importance and sanctity given to woman's body. It is marvellous. A woman's body is somehting which is to be worshipped and not to be used. The author strongly supports a woman's right to have sex, to love and to be loved. I think, anyone who thinks about these subjects should read this book.

Happy reading!!