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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly : A Memoir of Life in Death

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly : A Memoir of Life in Death

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Finding the positive in the direst situation
Review: If you are a fan of biography, this is a must read. If you are amazed by the concept of a person communicating with only the use of their left eye, you will buy this book. And you will be amazed, not only at the author's perseverence, but at his positive outlook on life in spite of his condition. It is a triumph of the human spirit.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Beautiful and Uplifting
Review: This book is not depressing at all despite the summary printed. Read the book for an insight into the tortured life of a remarkable man. You will feel refreshed and lucky when you finish.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Compelling Insight
Review: Want to understand and empathize with someone who is severely disabled? This book is a crystal clear word-picture to take you there.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Puts you inside the mind of a trapped, brilliant man.
Review: Explores the large and smallest pleasures of life healthy people mindlessly take for granted. I bought this book after reading a sample of it in Readers' Digest magazine. I owe them a big thank you for showcasing this maybe-you-wouldn't-notice-it book. I paid $ for it in my local bookstore. You are lucky, it is less costly at Amazon.com. I still am glad I own this book. At twice the price, it's worth it. I loaned it out to book club friends and they raved: Bravo! I wanted to write to the author and am sorry he died of his affliction. Thankfully, he had the bravery to get his experiences on paper for generations to read!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: awe-inspiring, great book to read time and time again
Review: recommended to me by one of my teachers in physical therapy school, this book put everything into prospective for me. it taught me how to appreciate the little things in life and to never take anything for granted because you never know when that will be taken away from you. i have read this book many times and have given it to countless people and patients to read. of possible, i would give it 6 stars.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Insightful and sometimes inspiring
Review: As a reader from the land of the staid I enjoyed this Frenchman's refreshing expressions of feeling, his sugar-free confessions, and his observations of human behavior presented in a dry and matter-of-fact way. This is a well written book, a thin two hour read with interestingly brief chapters and a generally uplifting tone.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: "Outstanding"
Review: Truly a masterpiece! One of the most inspirational books I have ever read. A must read for any therapist or healthcare provider.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: moving
Review: This book was so moving, it is the memoir of a man's physical deterioration, caused by a stroke that paralysed his body, and yet the account of the liberation of his soul. I finished this book in 2 hours, it was such a great experience, and I now treasure everyday of my life as if it were my last, it makes you realise the importance of living your life to the fullest.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Uplifting, heart-wrenching and unforgettable
Review: The Bell Jar and the Butterfly broke my heart, but I would not have missed reading it for the world. What an amazing mind and spirit lived on in M. Bauby's inert body. His writing not only gives readers an unprecedented glimpse into the experience of someone so handicapped, but also reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit. Too often, I have taken for granted the days of my life and the privileges afforded by my healthy body. This beautiful book compels me to treasure them.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It's the little things- Whitney, age 15
Review: Jean Dominque Bauby's book was phenmonal. I have never read a book like it. It taught me not to take life for granted and take time to awknowledge the little things. This was a masterpiece of a book. It was a quick, good read. It took me an hour to read it. I couldn't put it down. I have recommended this book to all of my friends. Bauby's kids and wife should be extremely proud of him to take the courage and determination to tell his story to the world. I'm sorry that Mr. Bauby has passed away, but the world will awknowledge him, and maybe his message about life will leave a lasting impression.


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