Although the Mafia may take it omerta (code of silence) seriously, 101 Things You Didnt Know About the Mafia spills the beans. From what it really means to become a "made man," to why an unfortunate fellow could find himself saddled with cement shoes, this entertaining book dishes out the dirt! Readers learn about Dutch Schultz's spiritual streak, Al Capone's crime fighting brother, Frank Sinatra's bid to star in The Godfather, and more.
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James Mannion is a former publishing professional and the author of several titles in the Everything series.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A Pleasant Surprise!!!,
By Jack Roche (Manhattan, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 101 Things You Didn't Know About The Mafia (Paperback)
I was given this book as a gift. As a mafia buff, my initial reaction was to cringe: "101 Things"...give me a break. These days, publishers appeal foremost to an attention-deficit disordered readership. That's a fact. What's annoying is that they have the audacity to tout these titles as cutting-edge stuff. Fortunately, in this rare instance, author James Mannion's wry and informative approach to the ridiculous 101 concept makes this particular title well worth the purchase price. Let's just say that the publisher got lucky on this one--finding an author with something worth saying in these generally banal books. Mannion furnishes readers--and mafia aficionados--with many real gems of trivia on the mob. A truly fun and edifying little book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Perfect Bathroom Book,
By Giovanazzo (West New York, New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 101 Things You Didn't Know About The Mafia (Paperback)
When I saw this, I said to myself, "Just what the world needs...another 101 Things book. Is there any innovation and originality left in the publishing industry? Does anyone take risks or push the envelope anymore?"
However, as these things go, this is a fun and well-written entry in the tired and lazy 101 Things genre. It has oddball facts/info and offbeat humor. I laughed aloud more than once at the writer's observations and turns of phrase. It's also the perfect bathroom book. The 101 points make for frequent breaks, and you can chuckle through as many as it takes for you to do your business. A cut above the usual man-hating, cat-loving 101 drivel out there. Take it into the john and have a big laugh.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read but Flimsy Book,
By OutsideJob (Bronx, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 101 Things You Didn't Know About The Mafia (Paperback)
This book is a great read. It has a lot of interesting information about the Mafia, and provides a good lense to look at other parts of history from the perspective of the mafia.
I just wish they had put more into the construction of the book. This book has never left my home, and yet several pages began falling out soon after I bought it. Reading it soon became a balancing act.
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