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Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (French original of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) (French Edition) (Paperback)

by Jean-Dominique Bauby (Author)
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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. Actor Rene Auberjonois's narration adds to the poignancy of the story. Sadly, Bauby died of his condition in 1997

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Text: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: French & European Pubns (June 30, 2007)
  • Language: French
  • ISBN-10: 0320060659
  • ISBN-13: 978-0320060656
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #768,674 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars an interesting, though upsetting, book, January 16, 2001
By Barbara J. Chaplin (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
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This book was written by a middle-aged man who had suffered a devastating stroke. After the stroke he was only able to move one eyelid, and so the book was laborously dictated letter by letter, using the blinking of his eye to choose letters from a computer screen. In the book he talks about his condition, and meditates about his life, both before and after the stroke. It's a compelling read. It gives you insight into the kind of life that few of us would have any access to. It's upsetting simply because you can't help thinking about how you would react in the same situation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the shipping was free and fast, March 25, 2008
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The book was in the French original version. The price was expensive but worth it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Moving story of the Founding (?)Editor of Elle magazine, May 4, 2005
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Very Moving story of J-D B., who was a founding editor, I think, ofthe original Elle magazine, in France. He had "locked-in syndrome" and could hardly move a muscle - except for his eyes- or at least one of them. With said eye and eyelid he was able to manage to communicate and dictated this book....He founded a charity for this condition in France and if you google it you`ll find it. Some proceeds of the book may go to this charity ....
It has been optioned to be a film with the lead role said to be going to Johnny Depp.....
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