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THE book, i read it in a coffee guzzling epiphany filled evening - [07 Oct 2008]
omg
this book
as i said, i read this in 1 evening
guzzling coffee, carrying the book to the kitchen along as i refilled my mug, reading, underlining, scribbling quotes down for later meditation, i immediately lent it to a friend, and left voicemails...
the kitchen along as i refilled my mug, reading, underlining, scribbling quotes down for later...
www.amazon.com/review/R2GCYHBAPGM...
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What I learned from The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - [26 Sep 2008]
I learned for some men passion and lust is more important than love no matter how painful.
www.amazon.com/review/R3ARC518ZP...
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A Life Worth Living - [27 Jul 2008]
Jean-Dominique Bauby is a victim of 'Locked-In Syndrome." At the age of 43, he suffered a massive stroke that left him unable to move or speak. His only means of communication -- his left eyelid. Bauby spent weeks painstakingly dictating this memoir -...
massive stroke that left him unable to move or speak. His only means of communication -- his...
www.amazon.com/review/R7EXHX5JB...
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The Diving Bell & the Butterfly - [05 Jun 2008]
An amazing story of human resilience - Jean Dominique Bauby's story is incredible. This memoir was written by Bauby after he suffered a serious stroke which left him completely paralyzed except for the ability to blink one eye. A true testament to the...
was written by Bauby after he suffered a serious stroke which left him completely paralyzed...
www.amazon.com/review/R3R0AKXXQSN...
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wish i liked it more - [02 May 2008]
I was so inspired by the premise, and I wondered what beautiful prose a man "locked in" would produce. Unfortunately, I found it average. The most inspirational part of the book was his willpower to write it, in his condition. It is also valuable to note...
produce. Unfortunately, I found it average. The most inspirational part of the book was...
www.amazon.com/review/R3TPB9SCNJ...
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Does the Emperor wear no clothes? - [21 Apr 2008]
This is in review of the english translation by Jeremy Leggatt.
This is a difficult book to review. On the one hand, the chapter in the life of Jean-Do Bauby that this autobiographical piece captures is one which no decent person would wish on another...
to review. On the one hand, the chapter in the life of Jean-Do Bauby that this autobiographical...
www.amazon.com/review/R2FQ2M3B9...
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A Unique Book - [05 Apr 2008]
The word "unique" is probably overused, but here it applies. This book was written by a stroke victim who was paralized except for one eye-lid. He laboriously wrote the book with the help of a therapist who kept reading the alphabet and the author would...
victim who was paralized except for one eye-lid. He laboriously wrote the book with the...
www.amazon.com/review/R3BOFS4IYUDEQN...
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life and Death - [05 Apr 2008]
I thought this was a wonderful quick read. I saw the movie and couldn't wait to read the book. How amazing that in all his struggles he was able to write this book. It shows you that even without body function the amazing strength of his will can go on...
How amazing that in all his struggles he was able to write this book. It shows you that...
www.amazon.com/review/R2Z1Y29K6...
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Heartwarming Miracle - [30 Mar 2008]
My MD recommended this book when it was first published in France. I had to special order an English version. He said it was "a must read". I have since bought and given away countless copies of the book. The message of hope, mercy, and grace bring tears...
an English version. He said it was "a must read". I have since bought and given away countless...
www.amazon.com/review/RH81ZU3VXBMGZ...
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amazing and terrifying - [10 Mar 2008]
It is hard to imagine being in this situation. We are given an insight into a condition that makes us think what would we want given such a limited quality of life. I wish we could have heard from his family about their feelings and communication with...
makes us think what would we want given such a limited quality of life. I wish we could ...
www.amazon.com/review/RYIKW7JPPTPY...
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