Summary:
The memoir recounts Howard Dully's harrowing experience of undergoing a lobotomy at the age of 12, a procedure pushed by his stepmother and performed by the infamous Dr. Walter Freeman. Dully shares his journey of personal discovery and healing, as he seeks to understand his past and the impact of the lobotomy on his life.
Key points:
1. Lobotomy Description: The book details the controversial lobotomy procedure, which the author, Howard Dully, underwent at age 1
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