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Hardcover Boss of Bosses: The Fall of the Godfather: The FBI and Paul Castellano Book

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ISBN: 0671708155

ISBN13: 9780671708153

Boss of Bosses: The FBI and Paul Castellano

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Item: Boss of Bosses: The FBI and Paul Castellano
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By Andris Kurins, Joseph F. O'Brien, Andris O'Briem, Joseph Adn Kurins

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Book Overview

A look at the private world of the real Mafia Godfather, the late Paul Castellano, this book contains revelations about American crime and the Government's efforts to combat the Mafia.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0671708155

ISBN13:9780671708153

Release Date:June 1991

Publisher:Simon & Schuster

Length:364 Pages

Weight:1.34 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Related Subjects

FBI Investigations The Criminal Justice System Undercover Operations Witness Protection Programs Biography Power Struggles Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History

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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago

The authors are the ones who actually got past the Dobermans, broke into the Castellano mansion, planted the bug, and then listened to it for all those months! Gloria, the maid and mistress who lived with Paul Castellano for his final ten years, also provided the authors with many insights. It just doesn't get any more authoritative than this. The authors also *very* briefly summarize points of Mafia history (such as Donnie Brasco) along the way. Most of the chapters are only a few pages, which makes it convenient to stop and resume.

The great narrative

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago

This is a great story about an alternative way to power and fame.

In a word - Excellent!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago

This is just simply a very, very good book on the mafia. Page after page is interesting as well as entertaining. The chapters are short (generally 5 - 6 pages long) so it makes for a quick read. And of course, the story is just so fascinating. To hear the intimate and un-edited conversations of a real life Godfather and his henchmen is purely amazing. If you like to read books on the mafia, this book is a must.

... has this been one of my best book's read...

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago

Thanx to these two FBI agents, I have a pretty good idea now on how this agency works. I approve of the tactics used when it comes to bring to justice this organizations of crime. Joe and Kurins sure knows how to get your attention. Their book, based on a real story is addictive. What in the world were they doing chasing people instead of writing. If they worked like they write, they gotta be the best the FBI had to offer. They must keep writing. Not only was their book an encyclopedia on how the FBI does their work, but also on the sacrifice an agent has to put and go through to get their work done. Thanks to these 2 pro-writters, for sharing with the world what it takes to be the best in your class. KEEP WRITING GUYS, PLEASE...