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Crossing Hoffa: A Teamster's Story

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Great reading as the author, with his litigation experience, puts the pieces togethet of the story so that all the facts are represented and the story flows. Even though I knew the outcome, I was still pulling for the dad to muscle out and be the victor against Mr. Hoffa. Besides the story about his father, what a wonderful way to remember your childhood thru the eyes of your father.

This is an extremely well-written book that will appeal to all! Harper's story of one man (the author's father) reminds us of what really matters in one's life - being true to who you are. In the telling of his father's intriguing story, the author illustrates to us that we need not be afraid of life's setbacks and obstacles for they can be used to build personal strength, character,and wisdom, and expand our empathy, acceptance and love of others. Harper's exceptional writing style results in one of those rare books that leaves you feeling like you were there -- "But by the grace of God go I...." And regardless of the dark places our life's journey might take us, it is never too late to leave our legacy --especially when it is built on on love and honor. A fascinating and moving true story --a must-read.

While I am always interested in reading books about the Teamsters Union, I find this book somewhat fictional because none of these people were alive to verify these facts. I also expected to read more about James R Hoffa and not so much about the authors family line. I wanted to learn more about labor stories and the checkered past of James R. Hoffa, not the authors grandparents.

With that said, it is easy and quick reading. I would suggest reading "I heard you paint houses."

A very riveting book that drips with a son's respect and admiration for his father's crusade for reform in a notorious and corrupt Teamster chapter. The author's father stands toe-to-toe with Hoffa and risks all.

If you're looking for a book strictly about Hoffa and the Teamsters, this isn't it. Indeed, this true story is very informative about the goings on of Hoffa and the Teamsters and often reads like a mystery novel, but it's more about a man trying to do the right thing even when everything else was against him.

This is a very well written book that tells a compelling story of two men's lives and how they intersect. It has the feel of a good mystery novel and, even though the phrase is trite, really is hard to put down. The reader gets drawn into the story immediately and is carried along from page to page in anticipation of what will happen next. If you enjoy reading any subject matter at all, you'll enjoy this book.