My Lobotomy Book Reviews
My Lobotomy by Howard Dully & Charles Fleming Book Summary
In this heartfelt memoir from one of the youngest recipients of the transorbital lobotamy, Howard Dully shares the story of a painfully dysfunctional childhood, a misspent youth, his struggle to claim the life that was taken from him, and his redemption.
At twelve, Howard Dully was guilty of the same crimes as other boys his age: he was moody and messy, rambunctious with his brothers, contrary just to prove a point, and perpetually at odds with his parents. Yet somehow, this normal boy became one of the youngest people on whom Dr. Walter Freeman performed his barbaric transorbital—or ice pick—lobotomy.
Abandoned by his family within a year of the surgery, Howard spent his teen years in mental institutions, his twenties in jail, and his thirties in a bottle. It wasn’t until he was in his forties that Howard began to pull his life together. But even as he began to live the “normal” life he had been denied, Howard struggled with one question: Why?
There were only three people who would know the truth: Freeman, the man who performed the procedure; Lou, his cold and demanding stepmother who brought Howard to the doctor’s attention; and his father, Rodney. Of the three, only Rodney, the man who hadn’t intervened on his son’s behalf, was still living. Time was running out. Stable and happy for the first time in decades, Howard began to search for answers.
Through his research, Howard met other lobotomy patients and their families, talked with one of Freeman’s sons about his father’s controversial life’s work, and confronted Rodney about his complicity. And, in the archive where the doctor’s files are stored, he finally came face to face with the truth.
Revealing what happened to a child no one—not his father, not the medical community, not the state—was willing to protect, My Lobotomy exposes a shameful chapter in the history of the treatment of mental illness. Yet, ultimately, this is a powerful and moving chronicle of the life of one man.
Book Name | My Lobotomy |
Genre | Biographies & Memoirs |
Author | Howard Dully & Charles Fleming |
Published | 04 September 2007, Tuesday |
Language | English |
E-Book Size | 7.43 MB |
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My Lobotomy. The story leading up to the lobotomy was really a case history of lots of abused children who are targeted by a mentally unstable parent or step parent or both. It is so incredibly sad that these things are still very much happening to children today, not the lobotomy thank God but the verbal and physical abuse! The "story" bogged down at times and repeated at times but the gist of the man's life was played out for all to see. It is amazing that Howard was able to function especially later in life. God Bless this man and his ability to forgive! Left lots to be grateful for in my life, for sure.
Excellent look at malpractice. This book brought me to tears more than once or twice. Howard was the victim of an abusive stepmother and ineffectual emotionally distant father. The physician was a charlatan and the ice pick lobotomy he "perfected" was a barbaric surgery. He was allowed to continue his practice for far too long. The fact that Howard was never taught survival skills yet managed to not only survive but to marry, be a true father to his sons and support a family is not because he was given any help other than a small monthly allowance from a government agency but because he had the desire to do so.
First book to make me cry!. After reading Howard Dully's book, I resisted the temptation to listen to the radio broadcast on NPR mentioned in the book. I had never cried until I read this book, and I applaud Dully's perseverance and courage for overcoming his unfortunate challenges. This is an amazing book with honesty and one that shows that no matter what, we must push forward and surpass hardships! Highly recommended read!
An incredible book. What an amazing read. I had to read the whole book because I couldn’t stop. I cried along with everyone else. Well worth the reading
My lobotomy. Great read. Explores a lot of topics and comes together in a moving and powerful ending.
My Lobotomy. This book was really hard to put down. The author, Howard Dully, is painfully realistic and expresses his longing desire throughout the book for the answers to very disturbing questions. For a child to go through what he endured and still have the strength and courage to address his past and go back to a painful period in his life just shows you what strong will and determination can accomplish.
I have to review my own book ???. No wonder I can't pay my bills no sales ???? no reviews
Interesting read. Thank you for not giving up and writing this book it was very informative and sad. Thank goodness this does not happen in today's time. E. Go
Riveting Story. This book grabs you right away and keeps you interested in getting to the next chapter to find out what will happen next. I read the book on the life of Frances Farmer many years ago and was always fascinated by the lobotomy operation so this helped to fill in the blanks. It made me shed tears at times thinking of this young child being treated so unfairly by so many adults. A very touching read.
My lobotomy. Well written and interesting.
My Lobotomy. An incredible book written by an incredible man who had the guts and inteligence to retrace his childhood as best he could. His life shows the need for children's advocates who look into the whole family and not just the word of the parents. Of course "the lobotomy doctor" was not a psychologist. To find good mental care is a nightmare in itself, not to mention not having available funds to pay for it is also a nightmare. Anne
My Lobotomy. His stepmother was a witch. She should have had the lobotomy. His dad was nothing to brag about either. No child should have gone through life knowing he was not loved. His dad wouldn’t even protect him. When people become parents the welfare of their children comes before anything else at least until the child becomes an adult.
Surprisingly funny. It’s written very well. I was expecting something dark. It’s not. I found myself laughing a lot! I couldn’t put this book down!
No words. I. Wow. I don’t even think I have the words. I feel so much for him.
Such a good read!!!. I had trouble putting this book down. It was an extraordinary story of survival and strength. If you only read one book I suggest this one.
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Amazing. I loved it!
Amazing. It gets better as it goes along
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The My Lobotomy book written by Howard Dully & Charles Fleming was published on 04 September 2007, Tuesday in the Biographies & Memoirs category. A total of 364 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.
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