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Deb Newell and Howard Dully were childhood friends when both of their families lived in the Spartan Village student-housing complex near San Jose State University. Newell said she was compelled to contact Dully after reading his memoir, which details the struggles of his life after receiving a lobotomy at age 12. (Photo courtesy of Deb Newell)

Deb Newell and Howard Dully were childhood friends when both of their families lived in the Spartan Village student-housing complex near San Jose State University. Newell said she was compelled to contact Dully after reading his memoir, which details the struggles of his life after receiving a lobotomy at age 12. (Photo courtesy of Deb Newell)

April 15, 2018

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Woman reconnects with childhood friend who survived a lobotomy
April 15, 2018 4 a.m.

Woman reconnects with childhood friend who survived a lobotomy

There’s no logical explanation why Deb Newell chose a used book called “My Lobotomy” from the sale rack at the West Shore Community Library in Lakeside.