Review: Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake by Frank W. Abagnale

Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake by Frank W. Abagnale
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Frank W. Abagnale, known by various aliases such as Frank Williams, Robert Conrad, Frank Adams, and Robert Monjo, earned a reputation as one of history's boldest con men, forgers, impostors, and escape artists. Despite his short-lived yet infamous career, Abagnale accomplished remarkable feats. He assumed the identity of a pilot, co-piloting a Pan Am jet, posed as a supervising hospital resident, practiced law without a license, impersonated a college sociology professor, and successfully cashed forged checks totaling over $2.5 million, all before the age of 21.

Dubbed "The Skywayman" by law enforcement in 26 foreign countries and all 50 US states, Abagnale led a lavish life while constantly evading capture. However, his luck eventually ran out, and he was apprehended by the authorities. Today, Abagnale is recognized as America's foremost expert on financial fraud. Despite his criminal past, he is a charismatic rogue whose extraordinary and often amusing international escapades.

I thought this book had a good concept and I liked the author's writing style. The story plotline as a whole kept me entertained and interested while the characters were catchy.

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