Alayna R. reviewed on 12/19/2006 + 24 more book reviews

"Friendships, connections, family ties, trust, loyalty, obedience---this was the 'glue' that held us together"

These were the priciples that the greatest Mafia "Boss of Bosses," Josheph Bonanno, lived by. Born in Castellammare del Colfo, Sicily, Bonanno found his future amid the whisky-running, riotous streets of Prohibitons America in 1924, when he illegally entered ht eUnited States to pursue his dreams. By the age of only twenty-six, Bonanno became a Don. He would eventually take over the New Yorkunderworld, igniting the "Castellammarese War," one of the bloodiest Family battles ever to hit New York City...

Now, in this candid and stunning memoir, Joe Bonanno likely a model for Don Corleone is the blockbuster movie "The Godfather" - takes readers inside the workd of the real Mafia. He reveals the inner working of New York' five families--- Bonanno, Gambino, Profaci, Lucchese, and Genovese-- and uncovershow the Mafia not only dominated local businesses, but also influence national politics. A facinationg glimpse into the world of crime, A MAN OF HONOR is and unforgettable account of one of the most powerful crime figures in America's history.

WITH 16 PAGES OF PHOTOGRAPHS!!!

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