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Martin Pistorius

Martin Pistorius

Author | 'Ghost Boy' Memoir of Locked-In Syndrome Survival

South Africa
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His remarkable memoir 'Ghost Boy' tells the story of how he slowly emerged from his unresponsive state, eventually learning to control his eye movements and reclaim his life.

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Martin Pistorius spent 13 years trapped in his own body, unable to communicate after falling into a coma at age 12. His remarkable memoir 'Ghost Boy' tells the story of how he slowly emerged from his unresponsive state, eventually learning to control his eye movements and reclaim his life. Through determination and the support of a compassionate caregiver, Pistorius reintegrated into the world, sharing his unique perspective on life, resilience, and the power of human connection.

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How my mind came back to life — and no one knew

TEDxKC 2015Aug 20152,699,232 views
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How my mind came back to life — and no one knew

TEDxKC 2015Aug 2015
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