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A review by sireneatspoetry
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
3.0
I am absolutely inspired by Jean-Dominique Bauby. Bauby's feat is one that would have turned Milton's head, because Milton had at least the aid of his voice. He could walk around and use his hands. He could even eat normally. Bauby only had the function of one eye.
Bauby was a man who lived his life to it's brim, even during his time (and his last days) with locked-in syndrome. He wrote this book with the help of a speech therapist who brought him a special alphabet to which he blinked out with one eye conversations and the text of this book.
The book is evidence that despite his state, Bauby was still full of life. His mind could experience limitlessly, and he was willing to share that experience.
The book is very short, but it is a rich memoir that will take you through the run of emotions, just the same. It is also a testament to human will, its ability to accomplish through adversity, and it is a reminder that life is worth living, and it is worth living fully and well.
Bauby was a man who lived his life to it's brim, even during his time (and his last days) with locked-in syndrome. He wrote this book with the help of a speech therapist who brought him a special alphabet to which he blinked out with one eye conversations and the text of this book.
The book is evidence that despite his state, Bauby was still full of life. His mind could experience limitlessly, and he was willing to share that experience.
The book is very short, but it is a rich memoir that will take you through the run of emotions, just the same. It is also a testament to human will, its ability to accomplish through adversity, and it is a reminder that life is worth living, and it is worth living fully and well.