Crossing Hoffa: A Teamster's Story (Hardcover)

by Steven J. Harper (Author)
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First-time author Harper presents a tale of mystery and intrigue that begins after his father's death, when he discovered the secret contents of a locked metal box that had never left his father's side. The father, James Harper, had been an over-the-road truck driver and a card-carrying member of the Teamster's Union in the early 1960s, when corruption ran rampant under the leadership of then-president Jimmy Hoffa. The documents that Harper found led him on an investigative mission to uncover the truth about the fear and secrecy that dominated his household when he was a young child. Although the elder Harper could have led a routine life as a Teamster's driver, he distinguished himself by going on a one-man crusade to clean up corruption among the leaders of his Teamster's Local 544, a prominent Minneapolis chapter with significant connections to Hoffa himself. The resulting attention raised the ire of the powerful union boss and brought untold danger upon James Harper and his young family. Although much has been written about the enigmatic Hoffa, Harper's revelations present a unique and personal perspective. David Siegfried
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American history at its best: told from the ground up. --Washington City Paper

One of The Chicago Tribune's Favorite Books of 2007! --Chicago Tribune

Tightly woven and gritty...poignant and personal.... --The American Lawyer --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Borealis Books; annotated edition edition (June 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873515803
• ISBN-13: 978-0873515801
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #619,460 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crossing Hoffa, August 23, 2007

By	Thomas M. Ohara (Mobile, Alabama) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read, August 20, 2007

By	James L. Garard III (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crossing Hoffa, June 29, 2007

By	William Cody (Evanston, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.