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Publisher's summary. In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young childen, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his style, and his impassioned approach to life. By the end of the year he was also the victim of a rare kind of stroke to the brainstem. After 20 days in a coma, Bauby awoke ...
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death. In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young childen, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his style, and his impassioned approach to life. By the end of the year he was also the victim of a rare kind of stroke to the brainstem.
Jun 23, 1998 · The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. : A triumphant memoir by the former editor-in-chief of French Elle that reveals an indomitable spirit and celebrates the liberating power of consciousness. In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young children, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his ...
Downloadable PDFs. Subscribe for $3 a Month. The book begins with a prologue that details Bauby’s physical and mental state. He likens his physical state to being inside of a diving bell, while a butterfly symbolizes the intact agility of his mind. The book then launches into a series of vignettes, which cover a range of topics.
Jan 1, 2002 · The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly. Paperback – January 1, 2002. The diary of Jean-Dominique Bauby who, with his left eyelid (the only surviving muscle after a massive stroke) dictated a remarkable book about his experiences locked inside his body. A masterpiece and a bestseller in France, it is now a major motion picture directed by Julian ...
- Jean-Dominique Bauby
Oct 22, 2010 · We’re fighting to restore access to 500,000+ books in court this week. ... The diving bell and the butterfly by Bauby, Jean-Dominique, 1952-1997. Publication date
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, his exquisitely painful memoir, is neither a triumphant account of recovery nor a journey into the abyss of self-pity. Instead, it is a tender testament to the power of language and love. At 43, Bauby was defined by success, wit and charisma. But in the course of a few bewildering minutes, the editor-in-chief ...
- Jean-Dominique Bauby
