<DIV>Moving back and forth in time from the 1800s to the present day, My Father, My Don: A Son's Journey from Organized Crime to Sobriety tells the saga of the Napoli Family and takes its reader on a true-life journey, detailing one family's involvement in American organized crime. As told through the eyes of Anthony "Tony Nap" Napoli, the book follows the story of his father, James "Jimmy Nap" Napoli, who grew up in New York at the turn of the century and who ascended through the ranks of the Mafia to become one of the most powerful and respected mob bosses of all time. Jimmy Nap's career took him from street-level crime to an assassination attempt on Elliot Ness; from a relationship with Cuban strongman Fulgencio Batista to becoming a Mob Kingpin who ruled over the largest gambling empire in America for almost 40 years. Jimmy Nap's sphere of influence extended to many businesses and industries, including professional boxing, casinos, and entertainment.</DIV>
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<DIV>Tony Napoli was a boxer, an army soldier, an enforcer, a casino boss, a fugitive, and a hustler. He works with veterans, assisting in the sobriety movement.</DIV>
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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For someone who grew up in that neighborhood at that time,and knew both men that is the way it was
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This book brought back many memories. This is when men were men and stood up for their families. I was taught as a little girl, "Death before Dishonor". This is what that saying is all about. I have read this book over and over I cannot get enough. Hoping Tony writes another.
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Excellent book. Would have liked more personal family included in the story. In other words, a little more "My Father" in My Father, My Don, would make it even more real.
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Insightful and unforgettable
There are a lot of good mob books, but what makes My Father, My Don so fascinating is the perspective. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Danielle C.
Father And Son
James "Jimmy Nap" Napoli (November 4, 1911 - December 29, 1992) was a Caporegime in the Genovese crime family. Read more
Published 10 months ago by George J Barendse
A True Story from Crime to Sobriety
Well written and keeps the reader wanting for more will definitely be a Motion Picture or into a TV Series. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Tony Napoli
Great Mob Book!!
Saying Tony "Nap" Napoli has had an interesting life is like saying water is sometimes wet.
In his autobiography "My Father, My Don" co-written by Charles Messina, Tony... Read more
In his autobiography "My Father, My Don" co-written by Charles Messina, Tony... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Joe Bruno Sr.
A Wonderful and Touching Look into the Amazing lives of two great men!
What a wonderful look into the lives of Tony Nap (Napoli) and his father.
This should serve as an inspiration to so many people by reminding them of the importance of... Read more
This should serve as an inspiration to so many people by reminding them of the importance of... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Georgia Girl
Tommy Lightfoot Garrett, Beverly Hills' Canyon News Loves This Book
BEL AIR--Author Tony "Nap" Napoli has written his autobiography with great honesty and lots of surprises. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jason Crawford
excellent
this book was amazing. i wasnt able to put it down.i loved beginning till end. i loved his relationship with his mom. i recommend it to anyone. you will not be disappointed.
Published on March 13, 2009 by rina
Take An Exciting Look At 'My Father, My Don'
It was my privilege to read the exciting story of Tony Napoli called My Father, My Don. This book offers all the mystique and intrigue of the Godfather, with the significant... Read more
Published on January 25, 2009 by Steven Clark Bradley
Gritty but Honest
Tony Napoli has written a very readable, brutally honest, often gritty story of his life. At various points in his life, "Tony Nap" was a boxer and cassino owner. Read more
Published on January 13, 2009 by Susan Ferrandiz
A MUST HAVE FOR AVID READERS!!
I was going through the amazon booklist, and i came across this book. I ordered it and read it cover to cover. Read more
Published on January 10, 2009 by Antoinette Vitacco
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