Frank, Michael

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Red Hook: Brooklyn Mafia, Ground Zero

Readers who enjoy stories about organized-crime families will appreciate this book. Give to fans of Five Families by Selwyn Raab and For the Sins of My Father by Albert DeMeo.
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One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World

Marvelous narration by the author and interludes of Stella Levi singing make this an excellent addition to public library collections.

One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World

An essential read for Jewish history and memoir fans. Stella is a compelling character for anyone to meet.
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Mafia Hit Man Carmine DiBiase: The Wiseguy Who Really Killed Joey Gallo

Although the book adds little new information to the Gallo murder case, fans of true crime and mafia stories will appreciate the insider’s look at the figures and neighborhoods that comprised New York mob life in the 20th century.
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Lord High Executioner: The Legendary Mafia Boss Albert Anastasia

This title will please Mafia fans looking for gruesome details, but collections that already have robust Mob material should skip.
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The Mighty Franks

More than a memoir, this account offers a study of human pathology and should be read widely for its insights into families and the processes of growing up. [Memoir, 3/15/17; ow.ly/tdvI30a5BVh]
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