Jean-Dominique Bauby

Jean-Dominique Bauby

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Jean-Dominique Bauby was a French journalist and author known for his memoir, 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly,' written after he became paralyzed from a stroke. Using only the ability to blink one eye, Bauby dictated his thoughts and experiences, creating a poignant narrative that highlights the power of the human spirit in the face of severe limitations. His work has inspired many and brought attention to the condition of locked-in syndrome.

Born on Apr 23, 1952 (74 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
68,232
Power
3,052$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 6.00 0.18% +0% 38,005,238 68,232 $1,700,000 3,052$
Totals 1 38,005,238 68,232 $1,700,000 3,052$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: French journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby was paralyzed by a stroke and described the experience in a memoir written exclusively by blinking his left eye. 6

The Globe and Mail: Parlance of our Times: ‘Lock in’

Taiwan Taiwan: Jean-Dominique Bauby is referenced for authoring his book by blinking his left eye after being paralyzed from a stroke. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Chinese quadriplegic runs greenhouses with just one finger