The book author, Mike Wilkerson, is a good friend of mine, and I had the chance to read an early draft of his teenager story, when he basically hacked Microsoft and other firms and got caught at a time the first anti-pirating laws came into existence. This story was not only never told, but presents an amazing insight into the 80's hacker community. And there is on top of it an incredible twist that I cannot reveal and you'll have to discover for yourself.
PS: the FBI video is also a treat to watch