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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Author: Jean-Dominique Bauby, Jeremy Leggatt (Translator)
"Locked-in syndrome: paralysed from head to toe, the patient, his mind intact, is imprisoned inside his own body, unable to speak or move. In my case, blinking my left eyelid is my only means of communication." — In December 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French "Elle" and the father of two young children, suff...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781857027945
ISBN-10: 1857027949
Publication Date: 1998
Pages: 139
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  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Quick read, beautifully written, thought provoking. Good book club discussion book.
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"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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