Catch Me if You Can by Frank W. Abagnale with Stan Redding

 Jane enjoyed reading this book during her flight and shuttle on her way down here to St. George. She raved about his audacity and found it intriguing what he could get away with. She was even so impressed that she read part of it out loud to us. So I was delighted when she finished it and left it here for me to read. 

I enjoyed it too, but I found it almost completely unbelievable. I mean, really? He passed himself off as a pilot, a visiting business professor, and as a supervising medical doctor. Yes, he's a really good talker and counterfitter of documents, but even so, it's a preposterous story. Teal told me that many of his claims have been debunked, and that makes sense to me. On the other hand, though, she said the movie that was based on the book is first rate. And, she was right! Len and I really enjoyed the movie, with Christopher Walken and Leonardo DeCaprio. Great acting and wonderful slices of life and fashion from the early 70's. Much, much better than the book!