Borgata: Rise of Empire by Louis Ferrante
The first volume in a revolutionary new history of the American Mafia from a man who has seen it all from the inside
Highly entertaining * Wall Street Journal *
He may be a loss to the criminal fraternity, he is most certainly an asset to the literary world * ASPECTS OF HISTORY *
A fascinating inside look at the history of the Mafia. . Ferrante's familiarity with Mafia customs gives flesh and immediacy to what could otherwise be a rote historical tome, but he doesn't draw his authority from affiliation alone: this is a well-researched history in its own right. True crime fans will be captivated * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
It's very rare when someone from Lou's world has the heart of a writer. Criminal experiences don't usually lead to great insights. Louis Ferrante is different - his talent for storytelling shines through -- Nicholas Pileggi, author of WISE GUY and CASINO
Building his case in concise, economical prose, Ferrante draws on an extensive knowledge of world events, mob lore and personal experience . . . a rousing memoir, meditation on world history and Mafia exposé all in one * Kirkus Reviews on MOB RULES *
Being inside Ferrante's mind is an amazing experience -- Joel Stein * TIME *
He may be a loss to the criminal fraternity, he is most certainly an asset to the literary world * ASPECTS OF HISTORY *
A fascinating inside look at the history of the Mafia. . Ferrante's familiarity with Mafia customs gives flesh and immediacy to what could otherwise be a rote historical tome, but he doesn't draw his authority from affiliation alone: this is a well-researched history in its own right. True crime fans will be captivated * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
It's very rare when someone from Lou's world has the heart of a writer. Criminal experiences don't usually lead to great insights. Louis Ferrante is different - his talent for storytelling shines through -- Nicholas Pileggi, author of WISE GUY and CASINO
Building his case in concise, economical prose, Ferrante draws on an extensive knowledge of world events, mob lore and personal experience . . . a rousing memoir, meditation on world history and Mafia exposé all in one * Kirkus Reviews on MOB RULES *
Being inside Ferrante's mind is an amazing experience -- Joel Stein * TIME *
LOUIS FERRANTE led a professional heist crew within the Gambino crime family and served nearly a decade in America's worst prisons after refusing to inform on his former associates. While in prison, he educated himself and studied law, science and history, ultimately becoming a writer. His last book, Mob Rules, was an international bestseller translated into twenty languages, and his Discovery Channel series, Inside the Gangsters' Code, earned him a Grierson Award nomination for Presenter of the Year.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781474604291 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474604293 |
| Title | Borgata: Rise of Empire |
| Author | Louis Ferrante |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2023-11-09 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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