The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly (Stranger Than...) |
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 | This is possibly the worst situation anyone could ever be in yet, Bauby tried his hardest to remain positive and showed heroic humour throughout the entire book. Whilst an unbelievably sad situation, the book is not depressing.
You can read the whole book quite quickly. Even those who don't read often can enjoy this reasonably short story with a huge positive impact.
For me, this book has reunited myself with the life we are supposed to be living. Appreciating whatever little we might have, whether it be the ability of complete or limited physical movement, or material possessions, we are unable to enjoy them if we don't appreciate them.
We must stop and smell the flowers more, or watch a butterfly in action when we have the opportunity. For me, doing these kinds of things, honours Bauby more as it is my way of showing appreciation of his efforts to survive in a crushed state.
For now, Jean-Dominique Bauby can rest in peace. And in the day of resurrection, he shall walk, ... read more.
Written by Jean-Dominique Bauby.
Published 05 February 2007.
Published by HarperPerennial.
rrp £6.99.
144 pages Paperback.
ISBN: 0007241666
ISBN-13: 9780007241668 | |
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