Donnie Brasco is Pistone's unforgettable account of how he became part of the mysterious underworld that is the Mafia--the first and only account by a law enforcement agent--and it is as amazing and intriguing as the flamboyant, deadly world it portrays. Includes a special update in which Pistone comments on new developments in the Mafia. Advertising in People magazine.
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Donnie Brasco is Pistone's unforgettable account of how he became part of the mysterious underworld that is the Mafia--the first and only account by a law enforcement agent--and it is as amazing and intriguing as the flamboyant, deadly world it portrays. Includes a special update in which Pistone comments on new developments in the Mafia. Advertising in People magazine.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Heavy Creasing on Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Spine Heavily Cocked; pp 23-24, Edges Moderately Soiled; Heavy Yellowing Due to Age. THE NATIONWIDE BESTSELLER! NEWLY UPDATED. SUB-TITLE: A true story by FBI Agent Joseph D. Pistone with Richard Woodley. BOOK NUMBER: 451-AE5749. MOVIE TIE-IN: This book was the basis for the 1997 feature film of the same name. CONTENTS: 1. The Whirlwind 2. The Beginnings 3. Preparations 4. Hitting The Street 5. Brooklyn: The Colombos 6. The Bonannos 7. Tony Mirra 8. Lefty 9. Milwaukee 10. The Accident 11. Frank Balistrieri 12. Sonny Black 13. King's Court 14. Coldwater 15. Drugs And Guns 16. The Raid 17. The Sitdowns 18. The Hits 19. The Contract 20. Coming Out; Epilogue; Update: July 1988. SYNOPSIS: 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 and deadly community of Mafia soldiers, "connected guys, " captains, and Godfathers. Now his unforgettable eyewitness account brings to pulsing life the entire world of wiseguys--their code of honor and their treacheries, 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...Joseph D. Pistone was an FBI agent for seventeen years. He now lives under secret identity in an undisclosed location. Richard Woodley has written numerous books, including Dealer: Portrait of a Cocaine Merchant and Rookie (with Dwight Gooden). AWARDS: A Book-of-the-Month Club Alternate Selection.
