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A review by cornmaven
Catch Me If You Can by Frank W. Abagnale, Stan Redding
3.0
I had seen the DiCaprio/Hanks movie, and wanted to compare it with a factual account. This is Abagnale's ghost written memoir of his wild con ride through life beginning at 18. This is one point that amazed me - all that he was able to get away with at such a young age and in such a short time.
Now, I have subsequently read that many question whether his version of events is accurate, but it is clear he probably could not have done half of it today, with technology running access to information. IF he was able to get into the PanAm supply office and steal blank checks and forms, that's not happening now because everything is computerized.
The book ends without telling the reader how Abagnale ended up once he was finally returned to the USA after serving time in France. But a quick Google search will tell you.
At this point, I'm glad I listened to the book, but feel the movie could be just as sensationalized as the actual events by Abagnale himself.
Now, I have subsequently read that many question whether his version of events is accurate, but it is clear he probably could not have done half of it today, with technology running access to information. IF he was able to get into the PanAm supply office and steal blank checks and forms, that's not happening now because everything is computerized.
The book ends without telling the reader how Abagnale ended up once he was finally returned to the USA after serving time in France. But a quick Google search will tell you.
At this point, I'm glad I listened to the book, but feel the movie could be just as sensationalized as the actual events by Abagnale himself.