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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death

by Jean-Dominique Bauby, Jeremy Leggatt
₱429.75 ₱292.05 32% off
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death - Thryft
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death - Thryft

Trapped body, soaring spirit, lyrical testament.

If you admire human resilience and the power of the human spirit, "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" could resonate deeply with you. Bauby's lyrical prose allows you to plunge into the profound depths of a man's soul who, despite being locked in a paralyzed body, celebrates life's essence with every flicker of his eye. It's a quick read, but its impact could linger for a lifetime, reminding us all of the strength and beauty within the human condition.

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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death

by Jean-Dominique Bauby, Jeremy Leggatt
₱429.75 ₱292.05 32% off
ISBN: 9780375701214
Authors: Jean-Dominique Bauby, Jeremy Leggatt
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 1998-06-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Psychology, Memoir, Biography, Personal Development, Inspirational, Autobiography, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 71913 readers)

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In December 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French ‘Elle’ and the father of two young children, suffered a massive stroke and found himself paralysed and speechless, but entirely conscious, trapped by what doctors call ‘locked-in syndrome’. Using his only functioning muscle – his left eyelid – he began dictating this remarkable story, painstakingly spelling it out letter by letter. His book offers a haunting, harrowing look inside the cruel prison of locked-in syndrome, but it is also a triumph of the human spirit.
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Trapped body, soaring spirit, lyrical testament.

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