L'opera di Dully approfondisce temi di trauma, memoria e la ricerca dell'identità di fronte a sofferenze inimmaginabili. La sua scrittura offre un'esplorazione cruda e schietta della resilienza umana e delle complessità dell'assistenza psichiatrica. Attraverso la propria esperienza con la lobotomia infantile, Dully getta luce sulla fragilità della mente umana e sulla forza della volontà. Le sue memorie sono una potente testimonianza dello spirito duraturo.
Howard Dully was 12 years old when he was given a lobotomy. In this text he shares the story of a painfully dysfunctional childhood, a misspent youth, his struggle to claim the life that was taken from him, and his redemption.
The memoir delves into Howard Dully's traumatic experiences as one of the youngest recipients of a transorbital lobotomy. It chronicles his painful childhood and troubled youth, highlighting his journey to reclaim the life that was unjustly altered. Through personal reflections, Dully explores themes of dysfunction, resilience, and ultimately, redemption, offering a poignant look at his quest for identity and healing.