79 pages • 2 hours read
Frank Abagnale, Stan ReddingCatch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1980A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale and Stan Redding is a nonfiction account of Abagnale's life as a con artist from ages sixteen to twenty-one, during which he masquerades as various professionals, including a pilot, doctor, lawyer, and professor, to cash over $2.5 million in forged checks and live luxuriously. Abagnale's journey includes extensive travel, relationships, and eventual capture and imprisonment across multiple countries, leading to his later work as a security consultant. The book includes discussions of imprisonment conditions.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale and Stan Redding receives praise for its thrilling narrative and captivating portrayal of Abagnale's audacious cons. Readers appreciate the book's humor and fast pace. However, some critics question the veracity of Abagnale's accounts. Overall, it's a fascinating read, blending charm with intrigue.
Who Should Read Catch Me If You Can?
Readers who enjoy thrilling true crime and captivating tales of deception would love Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale and Stan Redding. Fans of The Wolf of Wall Street or American Kingpin will appreciate the intricate cons, high-stakes adventures, and clever escapades detailed by Abagnale.
RecommendedReading Age
15+yearsLexile Level
990L