I really liked this book and then I discovered that it wasn't really a biography. Apparently, at the beginning of the book there is a disclaimer. Since I listened to the book on CD instead of reading it I missed the disclaimer. (I don't remember hearing a disclaimer at the beginning of the story.) I don't know if I'd have read it if I knew that it wasn't a true representation of his life.

Still, I was amazed by how he was able pull of all his shenanigans. He must be a very personable man, extremely confident and a quick thinker.

I also didn't like how the story ended. It just stopped. The author should have finished the story.

I probably won't recommend it to anyone.

Here's what Frank says about the book:

I feel it is necessary to make the following statement concerning the book and the film, Catch Me If You Can. The reasons for this statement is to provide clarification and accuracy.

I wrote the book, Catch Me If You Can, more than 23 years ago. Obviously, this was written from my perspective as a 16-year old with the help of a co-writer (I'm now 54 and I sold the movie rights in 1980). I was interviewed by the co-writer only about four times. I believe he did a great job of telling the story, but he also over dramatized and exaggerated some of the story. That was his style and what the editor wanted. He always reminded me that he was just telling a story and not writing my biography. This is one of the reasons that from the very beginning, I insisted the publisher put a disclaimer in the book and tapes.