The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
One of the most remarkable memoirs ever written. 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.‘The most remarkable memoir of our time’ Cynthia Ozick
‘Read this book and fall back in love with life.’ Edmund White
‘A staggering piece of work. It represents an almost inconceivable act of generosity, the gift of the mind and the spirit for which writing was designed.’ A. L. Kennedy
‘One of the great books of the century.’ Financial Times
‘Everyone in the country should own at least one copy.’ Guardian
‘We listen, because what he has to say goes to the core of what it means to be human.’ Robert McCrum, Observer
‘The most extraordinary book of the year.’ Daily Telegraph
Jean-Dominique Bauby was born in Paris in 1952. He was the editor-in-chief of French ‘Elle’. In 1996 he set up ALIS (Association du Locked-In Syndrome). He died on 9 March 1997.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780008610036 |
| ISBN 10 | 0008610037 |
| Title | The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly |
| Author | Jean-Dominique Bauby |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2023-04-13 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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