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Best book on the American Mafia
Posted on 4/7/21 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 4/7/21 at 9:16 pm
I’m in a car ten hours a week so length does not bother me one bit. I’m looking for something like a Wikipedia page that covers all the major mafia families from start to finish if such a book exist. Not looking for a one off book about a hit man or something along those lines. I’ve realized I know nothing about the mafia and I’m fascinated by them.
Posted on 4/8/21 at 12:58 pm to PillPusher
The Five Families
Here is my thread on a bunch of mafia books
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/books/mafia-discussion-thread-and-reviews/70929728/
Here is my thread on a bunch of mafia books
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/books/mafia-discussion-thread-and-reviews/70929728/
Posted on 4/8/21 at 2:27 pm to PillPusher
I know it it is fiction, loosely based on real people and events, but The Godfather is as great as the movie (and you pick up more when you watch 1 and 2).
Posted on 4/9/21 at 9:16 am to PillPusher
If you want something with a Louisiana connection, look for Mafia Kingfish by John H. Davis. About Carlos Marcello and his (alleged) ties to the JFK assassination.
Posted on 4/10/21 at 4:47 pm to PillPusher
Wiseguy (basis for Goodfellas) and Casino (basis for the film) are both very good Nicolas Pileggi books. I Heard You Paint Houses (basis for The Irishman) is also good. Three Scorsese movies.
Posted on 4/10/21 at 9:23 pm to PillPusher
Boss of Bosses is good. Written by the two FBI agents who ended up arresting Paul Castellano.
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