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Diving Bell & The Butterfly»rank: 965par: Jean Bauby
Chroniques et points de vue:From :We've all got our idiosyncrasies when it comes to writing--a special chair we have to sit in, a certain kind of yellow paper we absolutely must use. To create this tremendously affecting memoir, Jean-Dominique Bauby used the only tool available to him--his left eye--with which he blinked out its short chapters, letter by letter. Two years ago, Bauby, then the 43-year-old editor-in-chief of Elle France, suffered a rare stroke to the brain stem; only his left eye and brain escaped damage. Rather than accept his 'locked in' ... |
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Called Out of Darkness: A Spiritual Confession»rank: 6203par: Anne Rice
Chroniques et points de vue:From :We've all got our idiosyncrasies when it comes to writing--a special chair we have to sit in, a certain kind of yellow paper we absolutely must use. To create this tremendously affecting memoir, Jean-Dominique Bauby used the only tool available to him--his left eye--with which he blinked out its short chapters, letter by letter. Two years ago, Bauby, then the 43-year-old editor-in-chief of Elle France, suffered a rare stroke to the brain stem; only his left eye and brain escaped damage. Rather than accept his 'locked in' ... |
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Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice»rank: 12635par: Maureen Mccormick
Chroniques et points de vue:From :We've all got our idiosyncrasies when it comes to writing--a special chair we have to sit in, a certain kind of yellow paper we absolutely must use. To create this tremendously affecting memoir, Jean-Dominique Bauby used the only tool available to him--his left eye--with which he blinked out its short chapters, letter by letter. Two years ago, Bauby, then the 43-year-old editor-in-chief of Elle France, suffered a rare stroke to the brain stem; only his left eye and brain escaped damage. Rather than accept his 'locked in' ... |
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Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust»rank: 803par: Immaculee Ilibagiza
Chroniques et points de vue:From :We've all got our idiosyncrasies when it comes to writing--a special chair we have to sit in, a certain kind of yellow paper we absolutely must use. To create this tremendously affecting memoir, Jean-Dominique Bauby used the only tool available to him--his left eye--with which he blinked out its short chapters, letter by letter. Two years ago, Bauby, then the 43-year-old editor-in-chief of Elle France, suffered a rare stroke to the brain stem; only his left eye and brain escaped damage. Rather than accept his 'locked in' ... |
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Man Named Dave»rank: 3287par: Dave Pelzer
Chroniques et points de vue:From :The third tale in David Pelzer's autobiographical trilogy, A Man Named Dave is an inspiring story of terror, recovery, and hope experienced by the author throughout his life. Known for his work as a child abuse advocate, Pelzer has been commended by several U.S. presidents and international agencies, and his previous memoirs of growing up as an abused child (A Child Called 'lt' and The Lost Boy) have touched thousands of lives. He provides living proof that we can 'stop the cycle' and lead fulfilling, rewarding lives ... |
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The China Wall: The Timeless Legend of Johnny Bower»rank: 1415par: Bob Duff, Johnny Bower
Chroniques et points de vue:From :The third tale in David Pelzer's autobiographical trilogy, A Man Named Dave is an inspiring story of terror, recovery, and hope experienced by the author throughout his life. Known for his work as a child abuse advocate, Pelzer has been commended by several U.S. presidents and international agencies, and his previous memoirs of growing up as an abused child (A Child Called 'lt' and The Lost Boy) have touched thousands of lives. He provides living proof that we can 'stop the cycle' and lead fulfilling, rewarding lives ... |
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Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling»rank: 5048par: Bret Hart
Chroniques et points de vue:From :The third tale in David Pelzer's autobiographical trilogy, A Man Named Dave is an inspiring story of terror, recovery, and hope experienced by the author throughout his life. Known for his work as a child abuse advocate, Pelzer has been commended by several U.S. presidents and international agencies, and his previous memoirs of growing up as an abused child (A Child Called 'lt' and The Lost Boy) have touched thousands of lives. He provides living proof that we can 'stop the cycle' and lead fulfilling, rewarding lives ... |
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Couldn't Keep It to Myself: Testimonies from Our Imprisoned Sisters»rank: 6256par: Wally Lamb, Nancy Whiteley, Tabitha Rowley
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Any book that can give voice to the voiceless should be celebrated. No one feels this more strongly than Wally Lamb, editor of Couldn't Keep lt to Myself, a collection of stories by 11 women imprisoned in the York Correctional lnstitution in Connecticut. Teacher and novelist Lamb was invited to head a writing workshop at York Correctional lnstitution in 1999. His somewhat reluctant acceptance soon turned into steadfast advocacy once the women in his charge began to tell their stories. Lamb maintains that there are things we ... |
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90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life»rank: 5019par: Don Piper, Cecil Murphey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Any book that can give voice to the voiceless should be celebrated. No one feels this more strongly than Wally Lamb, editor of Couldn't Keep lt to Myself, a collection of stories by 11 women imprisoned in the York Correctional lnstitution in Connecticut. Teacher and novelist Lamb was invited to head a writing workshop at York Correctional lnstitution in 1999. His somewhat reluctant acceptance soon turned into steadfast advocacy once the women in his charge began to tell their stories. Lamb maintains that there are things we ... |
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Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a Cynical Waiter»rank: 516par: Waiter
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Any book that can give voice to the voiceless should be celebrated. No one feels this more strongly than Wally Lamb, editor of Couldn't Keep lt to Myself, a collection of stories by 11 women imprisoned in the York Correctional lnstitution in Connecticut. Teacher and novelist Lamb was invited to head a writing workshop at York Correctional lnstitution in 1999. His somewhat reluctant acceptance soon turned into steadfast advocacy once the women in his charge began to tell their stories. Lamb maintains that there are things we ... |
