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Posing as jewel thief "Donnie Brasco," FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone carried out the most audacious sting operation ever, working undercover for six years to infiltrate the flamboyant community of mafia soldiers, "connected guys," captains, and godfathers.
Now his unforgettable eyewitness account brings to pulsating life the entire world of wiseguys—their code of honor and their treachery, their wives, girlfriends and whores, their lavish spending and dirty dealings.
With the drama and suspense of a high-tension thriller, Joseph Pistone reveals every incredible aspect of the jealously guarded world he penetrated...and draws a chilling picture of what the mafia is, does, and means in America today.
Pistone an FBI agent who adopted the identity of Donnie Brasco, jewel thief, and lived undercover as a Mob member for six years.
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Posted December 30, 2011
I really enjoyed this book. It reaveals the fact that hollywood butchered the story. Am I the only one who feels Joe Pistone did not reveal all of his criminal activities?
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Posted January 18, 2012
If ur into mafia type movies and books this is truly a great one. Way better then the movie which always us. You get more detail and the REAL story! Reccommended. People pkease those of u thay review boojs please quittelling the entire book deyails. People buy the books to read and people like me who like to review before buying do Not want to no all details of the book before even reading it. You ate ruining it for people..pkease stop!!
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Posted May 14, 2010
Undercover FBI agent Joseph Pistone takes us into the belly of the underworld in the la cosa nostra families. He explains his understanding of the neighborhoods from is background of growing up in it and being familiar with their code and rules. He make a choice in his youth that takes him in one direction, while friends of his from the neighborhood take another road. As he matures he become an FBI agent and uses this background of his to enter the mafia with the cover story of being a jewel thief.
He explains to the reader the dual roll he plays of being a convincing crook to the mafia members and associates so he stays alive, and getting the evidence and elements of various crimes needed to later make arrests that will withstand defense attorney's scrutiny in court.
His survival often depends on his quick thinking and decision making, along with just a bit of luck. He reveals the personal sacrifices he makes of himself, his marriage and his children. At the conclusion of his undercover work he becomes a marked man with a price on his head. He and his entire family will forever be looking over their shoulders.
This is a in depth look from the agent's perspective of the plan, execution, and need for constant flexibility while working an undercover assignment. It is somewhat dated by the passage of time, but the essence is applicable to today as well
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.What makes this book so fascinating is all the FBI workings you learn about
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Posted July 19, 2009
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I am a big fan of true crime. This book kept me well entertained throughout. I enjoy books that come straight from the source. If you enjoy the same, this one's for you. How a man of the law could stand toe to toe with tough guys and murderers. And be tough if not tougher than them. It's truly amazing what he went through and accomplished. Every day risking his life to protect the citizens of this country. I recommend this book for all adults to read. Other books similar to this that I highly recommend are: No Angel by Jay Dobyns: ATF Agent who infiltrated the Hell's Angels. Also Under and Alone by William Queen: ATF Agent who infiltrated the Mongols Motorcycle club. Both books are deeply in-depth. Very much a pleasure to read.
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Posted March 27, 2005
If you liked the movie you'll love the book. There is so much more to the story. Lefty had me on the floor laughing.
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Posted May 11, 2002
Brave guy infiltrates the mob and takes you on an inside tour of a Mafia crew and their daily doings.
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Posted June 22, 2000
As disturbing as the intrusiveness of the FBi is, this is a good story of the stressors placed on an FBI agent investigating organized crime and some of the horrible requirements of the job. But it also shows how some people,uneducated and from dysfunctional backgrounds can stray into organized crime but really are not that bad as people but are taken down anyway by the FBI. Lastly, this book touches on how little regard the Justice Dept has for what it demands of its agents.
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Overview
Posing as jewel thief "Donnie Brasco," FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone carried out the most audacious sting operation ever, working undercover for six years to infiltrate the flamboyant community of mafia soldiers, "connected guys," captains, and godfathers.
Now his unforgettable eyewitness account brings to pulsating life the entire world of wiseguys—their code of honor and their treachery, their wives, girlfriends and whores, their lavish ...