About this title: At the age of 44, after a catastrophic stroke and several weeks in a coma, Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor of "Elle" magazine, became a victim of what is known as ''locked-in syndrome.'' Unable to move or speak, though he continued to feel pain, Bauby found eventually that he could move only his left eyelid. Using a specially constructed alphabet based on letter-frequency, he dictated this extraordinary memoir of his ordeal by blinking his good eye. Bauby died in March 1997.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780375401152ISBN:0375401156
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780375401152ISBN:0375401156
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 1997-05-13
ISBN-13:9780375401152ISBN:0375401156
Description: Good. Good title in good condition. Pages are clean and tight. A few pages with bent corners. DJ shows some shelf wear, creasing, and bumping. A couple small DJ tears. Satisfaction guaranteed. If item not as described, return for refund of purchase price. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780375701214ISBN:0375701214
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has wear. Has a gift inscription on the fifth page. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 144 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 1997-05-13
ISBN-13:9780375401152ISBN:0375401156
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Description: Fine. 0375701214 Excellent condition Soft cover book, clean pages, No creases to spine, this book is Near NEW! Shop & Save With US. read more
Description: Good. 0375401156 EX LIB. BOOK-EXPECTED WEAR MARKS STICKERS ETC-DELIVERY CONFIRMATION INCLUDED INCLUDED DELIVERY CONFIRMATION INCLUDED. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780307389251ISBN:0307389251
Description: Good+ Good to Good Plus condition, movie tie-in edition, no creases in spine, no slant, tight clean unmarked, top tip shows moisture exposure with wrinkling there and a tiny holes at top tip from removed staple, perfectly acceptable reading copy. read more
"I did enjoy this book but recommend that you see the movie version first as I did. Then you have a vivid picture of what is actually happening.
He was incredible as he still used his mind to "go" places where he wanted to "go"."
"an amazing story....very thought provoking and inspiring. I highly recommend reading this book...it will get you to truly think and ponder about your own life problems, solutions and attitudes."
"Very inspiring; Jean-Dominique Bauby is imprisoned in his own body through locked-in syndrome after having a stroke, and can only communicate with his left eyelid. That is how he wrote this book, which is incredible in itself. But he also shows remarkable humor and strength despite his completely debilitating condition. It's horrifying to think that it's possible to be completely paralyzed without even the ability to use your vocal cords--it could happen to anyone--yet Bauby shows us that it's not the end, and that life can still go on."
"I saw the movie first and was very impressed but then I had to read the book. The book is even more amazing. So hard to believe that anyone could have the courage to write this testimony of loosing their control of their own body. I thought it was a wonderful and enjoyable read."
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