Dullyho dílo se hluboce zabývá tématy traumatu, paměti a hledání identity tváří v tvář nepředstavitelnému utrpení. Jeho psaní je syrovou a nekompromisní sondou do lidské odolnosti a složitosti psychiatrické péče. Prostřednictvím své vlastní zkušenosti s lobotomií v dětství Dully odhaluje křehkost lidské mysli a sílu vůle. Jeho memoáry jsou naléhavou výzvou k pochopení a empatii.
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.