Wow! I never imagined anyone could dictate a book, letter by letter. Hats off to Jean- Dominique Bauby. I think this man's story is truly amazing but also quite tragic. What I found incredible was how vivid his fantasies were, especially the one about the Empress and food. For me this book seemed to be a cross between Tuesdays With Morrie and The Miracle Worker. What sets this writer apart from the other two is how he describes his miserable condition. By the end of the book I get the idea that he has come to the realization that his existence is just too radical. I was left wondering if blinking out dictation for his book killed him or was he euthanized?
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Hi, Chris.
When you brought up the idea that he might have been euthanized in class, I thought that was an astute observation. It didn't occur to me. I was talking to Valerie about whether you can have a living will to be sure they unplug you should something like this happen, and she said yes. Like to find out more about that. Maryellen
Posted by Maryellen | November 8, 2007 4:39 PM
Posted on November 8, 2007 16:39