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Presents an inside comment of the deaths of Jimmy Hoffa as well as JFK as well as the FBI tract to attempted murder Castro, by the mob-affiliated profession who outlayed fifteen years as a single of Hoffa’s personal lawyers…. More >>
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This is one of the very best books I have ever read about the mob. Since I live in the Tampa area, it was totally fascinating since I know the geography.
a fascinating book—- details you have never read before but you know it’s all true
I read each page with excitement. this was a mysterious part of American history but Ragano tells it like it was. i felt much more informed about Hoffa, Kennedy and the mob after reading this book
This is an important title if one can believe organized crime figures. Did the Mafia plan Casto’s murder? Or, did it BS the federal government? There’s some pretty good arguments for Castro wanting to get even with Kennedy and the Bay of Pigs fiasco. And, with Kennedy’s initial statements that he would free Cuba. Highly recommended for Mafia fans as well as JFK assassination students.
A outstanding naration of Frank Ragano’s life and career, and of the nature of one Santo Trafficante Jr..A perfect example of getting too comfy with the wrong crowd. A tale about how connections can give you incredible power or crush and reduce you to nothing. I couldn’t put this book down. This book will have you rooting for an underdog lawyer at first. By the middle of the book you’ll seriously question his morals and judgement. But by the end of the book you’ll began to understand how vulnerable we all are to power . Hell, being honest I probably would’ve fallen into Santo’s trap as well. He seemed honorable. But Frank Ragano, being Sicilian, should have known better. Cuba, Bay of Pigs, JFK, and Hoffa……..need I say more?
I read the book years ago and in my opinion the most compelling “insider” account of mafia mores…It is true that most true crime mafia tales are written by or with the help of mob members, hence the dubious veracity of some facts.(I was reminded of this book, as I just finished For the sins of my Father, written poignantly by Al Demeo, the son of a murderous mobster. We get to see another avenue in this certain world of horror.)
Mob Lawyer provides this same kind of insight, as Ragano was invited in to the mob world for a function, but he was not involved in the criminal activities.Extremely insightful.