A Man of Honor, Joseph Bonanno
A Man of Honor, Joseph Bonanno
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A Man of Honor
The Autobiography of Joseph Bonanno

Author: Joseph Bonanno

Narrator: Tom Perkins

Unabridged: 14 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/14/2017


Synopsis

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

These were the principles that the greatest Mafia "Boss of Bosses," Joseph Bonanno, lived by. Born in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Bonanno found his future amid the whiskey-running, riotous streets of Prohibition America in 1924, when he illegally entered the United States to pursue his dreams. By the age of only twenty-six, Bonanno became a Don. He would eventually take over the New York underworld, 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 in the blockbuster movie The Godfather—takes listeners inside the world of the real Mafia. He reveals the inner workings of New York's Five Families—Bonanno, Gambino, Profaci, Lucchese, and Genovese—and uncovers how the Mafia not only dominated local businesses but also influenced national politics. A fascinating glimpse into the world of crime, A Man of Honor is an unforgettable account of one of the most powerful crime figures in America's history.

About Joseph Bonanno

Born in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Joseph Bonanno (1905-2002) found his future amid the whiskey-running, riotous streets of Prohibition America in 1924, when he illegally entered the United States to pursue his dreams. By the age of only twenty-six, Bonanno became a Don. He would eventually take over the New York underworld, igniting the "Castellammarese War," one of the bloodiest Family battles ever to hit New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Larry on March 25, 2013

Interesting exercise in self deception and revisionist history. I'm sure he wasn't the innocent victim he portrays himself to be. Who among us just happens to have a loaded shotgun handy in the event of an intruder?......more

Goodreads review by Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) on February 26, 2021

I've read all I'm going to of this book, about 3/4 of it. The first part was interesting, but very, very similar to The Godfather, written 15 years before Bonnano's autobiography; so similar in fact it reflected Puzo's book almost scene for scene, just with different names. Then Bonnano gets on this......more

Goodreads review by Doreen on September 17, 2013

Keeping in mind that the author is unwilling and unable to provide the complete picture of his life for fear of legal reprisals, this book is actually quite revealing. To understand the Families and their traditions, one must first understand how Italy was ruled throughout the centuries. Each region......more

Goodreads review by Walter on October 22, 2024

People need money but the economy won’t help so they find a way. In turn, the police/FBI etc. crack down on various groups of people for their unlawful ways of earning. America’s government always seemed surprised that people tend to do this time and time again. America sees it as “these people can’......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on July 20, 2023

It gave an interesting perspective on the families and it gave perspective on the origins of the families and how they began and their purpose. Would highly recommend if interested in the mafia or the mob.......more