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Tony Napoli (Author), Charles Messina (Author)
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<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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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Beckham Publications Group (September 12, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0980238056
  • ISBN-13: 978-0980238051
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #332,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars the way it was, March 25, 2009
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars OLD SCHOOL, September 30, 2009
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read., March 29, 2009
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Georgia Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 2 months ago by Jason Crawford

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 18 months ago by rina

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 19 months ago by Steven Clark Bradley

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 20 months ago by Susan Ferrandiz

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 20 months ago by Antoinette Vitacco

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
I don't usually read true crime; but I'm glad I read this one. Tony Napoli certainly has led quite a life. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Fran Finster

5.0 out of 5 stars My Father My Don
Outstanding story. Quite different from other organized crime perspectives previously told in books or on film. This story really needs to be on the big screen. Read more
Published 20 months ago by E. J. Naspretto

5.0 out of 5 stars Fuggedaboudit!
One of the best books that touches on the life that I have read. Yes, it deals with a father and son and their individual trevails down one of the only roads open to Italians in... Read more
Published 21 months ago by William Klar

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
I thought this was a good, quick read. Everyone should check out a trailer on YouTube called "Home Made" - a new reality series (not sure if picked up by any networks yet) about... Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Reich

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