--- A NEW YORK BEST SELLER ---
This book held so many significant thoughts for me. It brought so much emotion and rendered me humbled and thankful for who I am and my life. If you like memoirs, books on the brain and sociology/social work, this book is for you. Howard Dully opens up about his life and his thoughts. It will break your heart.
I don't want to come off as I enjoyed this book. This isn't a book that you enjoy. That's not the correct word. Its an eye-opener. Its facinating. Throught the whole book I found myself empathising with this boy, this man, who experianced such a hard life.
I'd learned about Walter Freeman and lobotomies before, but to read about a child who actually had one...
I know there are parents who fail to love their children properly...
I know that kids are neglected...
...but to actually read about it. To have an actual account of these things in front of my eyes was mind-blowing.
My Lobotomy is a sad, sad book, but it made me realize how blessed I am. It also made me realize how capable we all are to reach our goals. After all the things Dully went through, he did make something out of his life. He defeated all odds and though the book doesn't talk much of God at all, God saved His life & protected him hardcore. All I wanted to do was take young Dully in my arms and love on him. That's all he ever really wanted anyway. Quite often during the read, I found myself wishing I could travel back in time and take him away and I'd take care of him. How I wish it were so...
If you get the chance, read this book.
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