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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Author: Jean-Dominique Bauby

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Publisher: Fourth Estate
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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ISBN-13: 9781857027945 - ISBN-10: 1857027949
Pages: 139

Book Description:
"After suffering a massive stroke, Jean-DB, editor in chief of French Elle and the father of two young children found himself completely paralysed, speechless and only able to move one eyelid. With his eyelids he 'dictated' this remarkable book."

Compelling and fascinating.

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Nicole K. wrote on 10/17/2009...


Quick read, beautifully written, thought provoking. Good book club discussion book.

W.E. G. wrote on 1/22/2007...


"After suffering a massive stroke, Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French Elle and the father of two young children found himself competely paralysed, speechless and only able to move one eyelid. With his eyelid he 'dictated' this remarkable book."

Moving, compelling, positive and fascinating. Not morbid.


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