The Diving-bell and the Butterfly
2 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Sunnybubble from Wallasey, Merseyside United Kingdom on Monday, September 17, 2007
On December 8 1995, Elle magazine editor-in-chief Bauby suffered a stroke and lapsed into a coma. He awoke 20 days later, mentally aware of his surroundings but physically paralyzed with the exception of some movement in his head and left eye. Bauby had Locked-in-Syndrome, a rare condition caused by stroke damage to the brain stem. Eye movements and blinking a code representing letters of the alphabet became his sole means of communication. It is also how he dictated this warm, sad, and extraordinary memoir. Bauby's thoughts on the illness, the hospital, family, friends, career, and life before and after the stroke appear with considerable humor and humanity.
Journal Entry 2 by Sunnybubble at By Mail in RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Monday, September 17, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (9/18/2007 UTC) at By Mail in RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Going to bookmoocher Saff across the water!!!!
Going to bookmoocher Saff across the water!!!!
Read this ages ago. It wasn't quite what I expected but was sort of interesting. Will be passing it on soon I hope - it's listed on Bookmooch.