Catch Me If You Can - Frank Abagnale

Found this at the library last week - of course I love the movie so I thought I'd read the book to find out a bit more about his exploits.  In the end I think his real life was more dramatic than the movie.  In this memoir he describes everything from his decision to leave home, to how he executed his cons across the globe, to his final escape from federal prison (with a little help from his future wife).  The story really brings to life the ups and downs of such a life with humour and total honesty.

 I liked that he does not shy away from discussing anything, whether it be his man-whoring ways or his brush with insanity in a terrifying French prison.  Also liked the subtle and graceful way in which an era past is brought to life.  A great, unbelievable-and-yet-true-and-thus-even-more-awesome story.