For a personal perspective on this, which I found horrifying and compelling in equal measure try the book "My Lobotomy" http://www.amazon.com/My-Lobotomy-Howar

For a personal perspective on this, which I found horrifying and compelling in equal measure try the book "My Lobotomy" http://www.amazon.com/My-Lobotomy-Howard-Dully/dp/0307381277 http://www.amazon.com/My-Lobotomy-Howard-Dully/dp/0307381277