Bauby, JeanDominique
The Diving-bell and the Butterfly
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007139842
- author:
- Bauby, JeanDominique
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jean-Dominique Bauby's memoir is a haunting and harrowing account of his experience with locked-in syndrome, a condition where a person is paralysed from head to toe, yet remains conscious and aware. Using his only functioning muscle, his left eyelid, Bauby dictated this remarkable story, painstakingly spelling it out letter by letter. The result is a powerful and poignant exploration of the human spirit, as Bauby confronts the cruel limitations of his physical body and finds ways to communicate and express himself despite them. This book offers a unique and thought-provoking glimpse into the inner workings of the human mind, and the extraordinary measures that can be taken to preserve dignity and autonomy in the face of adversity. Published in 2002, this film tie-in edition of Bauby's memoir has been widely acclaimed for its raw emotional power and its unflinching portrayal of a life lived in the face of extreme physical challenge.
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