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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

A Memoir of Life in Death

Jean-Dominique Bauby

Experience the incredible journey of a man who was left paralyzed and speechless after a massive stroke. In this poignant memoir, he shares his harrowing experience of being trapped in his own body, with only his left eyelid as a means of communication. But instead of succumbing to despair, he dictates his story letter by letter - a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This book offers a haunting, yet inspiring, look inside the cruel prison of locked-in syndrome.
Publish Date
1998-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
1998-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1997
Goodreads Rating
3.98
ISBN
8601300010557
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