Dogfella by Charlie Stella
A former mob enforcer recounts the story of his transformation from a suicidal junkie and alcoholic to a loving, passionate animal rescuer.
"In this funny, touching tale, a wise guy barks back at his addictions by rescuing a shih tzu named BrunoGuaranteed to warm every animal lover's heart."-- Bruce Goldstein, author of Puppy Chow is Better than Prozac Publishers Weekly, 6/22/15 "Guiliani's unique story is likely to resonate with animal lovers, and even inspire them to speak up and take action against animal abuse." Hudson Valley News, 7/10/15 "A heartwarming tale about a bad guy tamed by a very small and wonderful creature...A truly delightful and inspiring memoir, and a perfect read for a sunny summer evening." Chicago Tribune, 8/25/15 "Dogfella demonstrates how one small dog can make a big difference." Parade, 8/26/15 "In Dogfella, Guiliani recounts how his love for Bruno compelled him to abandon his life as a mob enforcer and focus his efforts on remarkable acts of animal rescue."
James "Head" Guiliani is the fifth of six kids born to a religious, working-class Italian-American family. He and his four brothers attended Holy Child Jesus School, where they all served as altar boys. After graduating, James attended Richmond Hill High School, where he began a life of petty crime by joining a local street gang during his early teens. By his mid-twenties, James was an enforcer for the Gambino crime family. James carried a union book for twenty-three years, working as a labourer in the construction industry. He's been a body-builder, bouncer, and mob confidante. James now runs The Diamond Collar, a top dog grooming parlor in Brooklyn, pampering pooches with the love of his life, Lena Perrelli. You can learn more at thediamondcollar.com.Charlie Stella is a critically acclaimed author of numerous crime novels, short stories, a screenplay, and three off-off Broadway plays. His third novel, Charlie Opera, was picked as a Publishers Weekly Mystery Book of the Year in 2003. He received an MFA in fiction from Southern New Hampshire University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780738218076 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738218073 |
| Title | Dogfella |
| Author | Charlie Stella |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Books |
| Year published | 2015-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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