Charles Fleming (1)

Interesting look into the life of someone who probably made movies much worse in the grand scheme of things, who also was just an interesting guy. He was an intellectual, but also often very childlike, and his excesses puts even most Americans to shame. Sometimes the author elaborates a bit too much in sections I didn't find that interesting, but it is really hilarious to see pizzagate-type stuff in here way before that was a known thing (e.g. the paramount executives).

Very interesting read. In the very end he speaks about some MRI scans they took to study his brain now since most lobotomy patients aren't able to be interviewed . I'd be curious to learn what they learned from their study aside from the fact that his brain was damaged and he beat some pretty significant odds.

If you want to be in a good mood on a Tuesday, don't read My Lobotomy the night before. I was sickened by Howard's family and depressed at how this was allowed to happen.

One of the most even handed memoirs I've ever read. Tells of the damage that can be done to people that are too young or naive to be properly consulted about the treatment they would prefer. Hard to read at parts, but honest looks back at the past can be.