Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's life after suffering a massive stroke that left him with locked-in syndrome, almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking one eye. Through this limited means, he shares his inner world, reflections on his condition, and his newfound appreciation for life's small pleasures.
Key points:
1. Locked-In Syndrome: The book is about Jean-Dominique Bauby, a paralyzed stroke victim who can only blink his left eye. He uses this to communicate and write his memoir.
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