A Man of Honor: The Autobiography of Joseph Bonanno

Joseph Bonanno

Jun 2013 · Sold by St. Martin's Paperbacks

About this ebook

"Friendships, connections, family ties, trust, loyalty, obedience-this was the 'glue' that held us together."

These were the principles that the greatest Mafia "Boss of Bosses," Joseph Bonnano, lived by. Born in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Bonnano found his future amid the whiskey-running, riotous streets of Prohibition America in 1924, when he illegally entered the United States to pursue his dreams. By the age of only twenty-six, Bonnano became a Don. He would eventually take over the New York underworld, igniting the "Castellammarese War," one of the bloodiest Family battles ever to hit New York City...

Now, in this candid and stunning memoir, Joe Bonanno-likely a model for Don Corleone in the blockbuster movie The Godfather-takes readers inside the world of the real Mafia. He reveals the inner workings of New York's Five Families-Bonanno, Gambino, Profaci, Lucchese, and Genovese-and uncovers how the Mafia not only dominated local businesses, but also influenced national politics. A fascinating glimpse into the world of crime, A Man of Honor is an unforgettable account of one of the most powerful crime figures in America's history.

Ratings and reviews

La perfezione intellettuale di Joseph era completamente l'apertura degli occhi. Voglio rileggerlo per sempre, mi sarebbe piaciuto essere in compagnia di quest'uomo e parlare solo di filosofia o anche solo di come la Tradizione dovrebbe essere tramandata. Joe Grazie, amo te e Fay, tutta la Famiglia Bonanno. Ancora grazie per questo libro di memorie

Little did he know this book would be the light bulb to do him and the other families in.

Man of honor,great!

About the author

Born in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Joseph Bonanno (1905-2002) found his future amid the whiskey-running, riotous streets of Prohibition America in 1924, when he illegally entered the United States to pursue his dreams. By the age of only twenty-six, Bonanno became a Don in the Mafia. He would eventually take over the New York underworld, igniting the "Castellammarese War," one of the bloodiest Family battles ever to hit New York City. A Man of Honor is Bonanno's autobiography.