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Colombo: The Unsolved Murder Kindle Edition

by Anthony Colombo (Author), Don Capria (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Anyone familiar with the history of organized crime knows the names: Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese and Colombo. There have been volumes written about that period, some accurate, some not at all. Anthony Colombo, the son of Joseph Colombo Sr., one of those reputed “crime bosses” , has written, along with filmmaker and author Don Capria, what he hopes will be the final word on that turbulent time, the role his father played and finally, the true details of his murder. In “Colombo: The Unsolved Murder”, the authors look to do more than set the record straight…
“My father, Joseph Colombo Sr., was labeled the boss of one of the most notorious crime families in New York’s history. Every news article, magazine article, and every book that references him repeats with little detail this as fact. Who my father really was, and who was truly responsible for his death has always been shrouded in mystery’’ Colombo said. “Not to me though, as I know the truth of who he was, what he meant to the Italian-American community, and who should be held accountable for his tragic demise” he continued.
On June 28th, 1971, Joseph Colombo Sr was shot and mortally wounded leading the Italian Unity Day rally in Columbus Circle. Now over 40 years later, his son and confidant tells the truth surrounding the shooting, the on-going wars with Joey Gallo and his crew, his father’s formation of the Italian-American Civil Rights League, and Colombo Sr consulting on The Godfather.

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"An enlightening book on someone many knew little about from an extremely devoted son and a wise author." MARK SEAL, Author of the Man in the Rockefeller Suit and contributing editor, Vanity Fair."Colombo is Joe's story. From beginning to end it tells us a story of great courage, determination, and heart. Colombo also tells us the tragic story about the price of resistence."TI-GRACE ATKINSON, Author, theorist.
"In the lore of spectacular Mob hits, the assassination of Joseph Colombo Sr. before an audience of thousands stands out. Here, Don Capria, and Anthony Colombo bring us as close to what really happened, as told by those closest to Joe Colombo, as one can hope to get."RICHARD STRATTON, Author of Altered States of America: Icons and Iconoclasts; Hitmakers and Hitmen Smuggler's Blues: A True Story of the Hippie Mafia. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Anthony Colombo was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He worked along side his father with the Italian-American Civil Rights League and was features on CBS, NBC, FOX, and ABC and numerous other TV and radio stations. After over 40 years of remaining silent, Anthony Colombo has decided to speak about his life beside his father. Don Capria was born in Westchester County, New York. He began working as a music video director while learning to draft screenplays. He has directed and produced content in both scripted and non scripted and in 2013 made his directorial debut with his short film, Eulogy. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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January 24, 2016
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01B247LHW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Unity Press, LLC; 1st edition (January 24, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 24, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 12116 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 427 pages

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Anthony Colombo was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He worked along side his father, Joseph Colombo, with the Italian American Civil Rights League and their efforts combating the "Mafia" stereotype were featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, numerous other TV and radio stations, and even on the cover of TIME magazine. For 40 years Anthony remained silent and never offered the story of his life beside his father until now. Through his own eyes and experiences he offers this never before told story about who his father truly was and who was likely responsible for his father's death.

Don Capria was born in Westchester County, NY. He began working as a music video director while learning to draft screenplays. He has directed and produced content in both scripted and non-scripted films and in 2013 made his directorial debut with his short film, "Eulogy." "Colombo: The Unsolved Murder" is Don's first book and through his efforts he hopes to provide the true story of Joseph Colombo.

There are 30 exclusive photos in the book. Please visit Colombobook.com for further videos, information, and upcoming signing events.

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Robert A. Lantka II

This is an excellent book and a must read

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017

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This is an excellent book and a must read! There are three reasons everyone should read this book:
First, this book describes the grit, courage, and will of a man who emerged as a respected leader when all odds were against him as a young boy. Everyone can learn from his examples of hard work, dedication, and passion to become a great leader. Second, this book is about family and loyalty. The personal stories and lessons about family provided by the author serve as hierlooms for us to follow. Third, the stories in this book vividly describe from a first person point of view what life was like as an Italian in the NYC / Brooklyn area during the 1950's to 1970's. I truly did not have an appreciation for the discrimination and harrassment faced by Italians during this time (and I am of Italian descent!).
This book was thrilling read and it will become more important as time passes. Although people will come and go, this book will ensure that Joe Colombo's story is timeless for generations to come. Great job!!

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Cac

Read it twice!

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015

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An even better read the second time around! I read this book again to more fully explore this nuanced tale of Joe Colombo; as a father trying to do what was right and best for his family, and as a man who stood up for what he believed in, woven into the history of New York and American civil rights. It's not only a great piece as a human interest story, but an excellent and well researched non-fiction for lovers of history.

Not typically my "genre" based on the title, but I am soooo glad my friend recommended this book!
It's a great story of struggle, strength, family and the determination it takes to pursue the American Dream.

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Bill Emblom

Who Was Responsible for the Murder? We'll Probably Never Know.

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016

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Authors Don Capria and Anthony Colombo, son of the subject Joseph Colombo, have collaborated on a biography of sorts on Joseph Colombo reputed head of one of New York's five mafia families. The book highlights primarily the growing-up years of Anthony and the lessons his father, Joseph, taught him, many of them physically painful.

Author and son Anthony Colombo defends his father as one who spent his time defending civil rights of Italian individuals in the country and primarily New York City. Joseph Colombo's role in heading the Italian Civil Rights League in 1970 and 1971 at Columbus Circle was to promote the Italian Americans and debunk the stereotype of Italians being gangsters. The 1971 rally is where the assassination attempt took place on Colombo and put him in a coma for the next several years before he eventually succumbed to his injuries.

The book concludes with the various scenarios as to who was behind the assassination. The lone gunman, Joey Gallo, Carlo Gambino, and the F.B.I.--C.I.A. theories are a few of the possibilities. Anthony Colombo believes it was the latter who was responsible. I liked the book but I thought it contained significant filler such as a chapter on the movie The Godfather.

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A Real Life Good Fellas / Sopranos Definitely Not One To Be Missed

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021

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This Book Shows The Real Life Struggle Of Joe Colombo A Real Life Fighting The Corrupt Government System of America

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Great!

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021

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Loved this book , highly recommend.

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Michael P. Devlin

Okay if you don't know anything about the topic

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2017

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Basically a scrubbed and revisionist disjointed work.

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017

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Good read, good stories, nothing exceptional,but certainly worth reading.

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Truly captivating story - A MUST READ

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015

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Incredible read. I couldn't put the book down. Thought I knew all there was about the story of Joe Colombo but I was wrong.

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Its a good read, but like most books written by family ...

Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2017

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Its a good read, but like most books written by family (no pun intended) members, it is extremely self-serving. The notion that the government and law enforcement was on Colombo's case because he was Italian is such obvious nonsense. It was because he was a major criminal like the rest of the mob. If you choose a life of crime like Colombo did, then you live with the consequences. To classify him as a leader of human rights is obscene.

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