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Catch Me If You Can

The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit

By Frank W. Abagnale

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| Hardcover | 9781840184266

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Frank W. Abagnale, alias Frank Williams, Robert Conrad, Frank Adams, and Robert Monjo, was one of the most daring con men, forgers, imposters, and escape artists in history. In his brief but notorious criminal career, Abagnale donned a pilot's uniform and copiloted a Pan Am jet, masqueraded as the Continue

Frank W. Abagnale, alias Frank Williams, Robert Conrad, Frank Adams, and Robert Monjo, was one of the most daring con men, forgers, imposters, and escape artists in history. In his brief but notorious criminal career, Abagnale donned a pilot's uniform and copiloted a Pan Am jet, masqueraded as the supervising resident of a hospital, practiced law without a license, passed himself off as a college sociology professor, and cashed over $2.5 million in forged checks, all before he was twenty-one. Known by the police of twenty-six foreign countries and all fifty states as "The Skywayman," Abagnale lived a sumptuous life on the lam-until the law caught up with him. Now recognized as the nation's leading authority on financial foul play, Abagnale is a charming rogue whose hilarious, stranger-than-fiction international escapades, and ingenious escapes-including one from an airplane-make Catch Me If You Can an irresistible tale of deceit.

The uproarious, bestselling true story of the world's most sought-after con man currently in development as a DreamWorks feature film.

"I stole every nickel and blew it on fine threads, luxurious lodgings, fantastic foxes, and other sensual goodies. I partied in every capital in Europe and basked on all the world's most famous beaches."


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  • unfilmed part in French prison

    ...The walls were moist and crusted with slimy mould. The ceiling, too, glistened with moisture. The floor was filthy with excrement, and the bucket, unemptied for some time, teemed with maggots.The odious worms were also slithering around the floor....I was surprised to learn that I had served only ... (continue)

    ...The walls were moist and crusted with slimy mould. The ceiling, too, glistened with moisture. The floor was filthy with excrement, and the bucket, unemptied for some time, teemed with maggots.The odious worms were also slithering around the floor....I was surprised to learn that I had served only six months in that hellhole....no ligh, bare stone floor and walls, nacked

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    Arabeska said on Jul 8, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Great Nonfiction

    I am not a fan of nonfiction but I could not put this book down. It is the story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. who swindled thousands of dollars from airlines, hotels and banks around the world. He takes on many personas as he goes about his search for money beginning with pretending to be a Pan Am pilot ... (continue)

    I am not a fan of nonfiction but I could not put this book down. It is the story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. who swindled thousands of dollars from airlines, hotels and banks around the world. He takes on many personas as he goes about his search for money beginning with pretending to be a Pan Am pilot. It was easier to do what he did in the 60's but it is incredibly amazing that he began his career at 16. Must read for those who like true crime.

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    Bibliophile said on Jun 6, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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