Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia

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Summary: One of the best Mafia books ever written
Review: The book was based on the true life events of agent Joseph D. Pistone, and is nothing short of perfection. It tells the story of the real mafia life, which is not often portrayed on paper. Agent Pistone's book takes the reader into the life of the capo's and the soldiers of the Bonanno family. Its is a very interesting book, and also a great fim starring Al Pacino and Michael Madsen. I work in a bookstore, and have read numerous mafia books, and this is one of my favorites.

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Summary: Joe is a traitor
Review: He went against his people, the Italian people. I don't care if they were mafiosos, he was a traitor. He turned evidence over to a bunch of stupid half bred WASP's in the f.b.i.. These finocchios didn't give two you know whats about him and after his job was done they gave him a stupid medal and shipped him off to Utah to become a friggin mormon. If you ask me Joe Pistone should have taken the tape recorder off of his ankle and shoved up the F.B.I.'s you know what. Then he should have retired into the goodlife with his fellow Italians

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Summary: Mind BLowing
Review: I Felt that pistone truly showed bravery in being the only FBI agent to become part of the Mafia crime syndicate and he is still a brave man to this day

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: Pistone has guts of steel. He finally nabbed one of the most powerful mob bosses (Santo Trafficante of Florida). Who until then was truly untouchable. Read the history of the Bonnano family and you will see why Pistone is one of the bravest men in this country. The Bonnanos are considered ruthless even among the ranks of La Cosa Nostra. The guys Pistone dealt with were close of associates to Gotti! This is a great read!

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Summary: You wouldn't believe it if Joe Pistone didn't really do it!
Review: This book is fascinating in that Mr. Pistone portrays his real-life experience in the mofia as undercover FBI agent "Donnie Brasco." It is incredible how he for 6 years had to juggle his real life with his undercover role, and how the cohesiveness of his family endured the requirements of this job. To read about how many times he escaped exposure and certain death is unbelievable. In his undercover role, he seems to say all the right things at the right times, and with impeccable timing and incredulous luck, he manages to survive. Now, Mr. Pistone and his family must live undercover forever as a result of this experience. Most of us could never imagine what it takes to do the job he did, and this book helped me to realize what a outstanding individual Joe Pistone really is. He is the true life James Bond, and this book is a must read.

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Summary: Great account of the FBI's penetration of a Mob family
Review: Pistone's account of the time he spent infiltrating the Bonnano family was truly spellbinding. It was a good read, and differed substantially from the recent film. Although not quite as entertaining as books such as Wiseguy, it was nonetheless well worth reading.

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Summary: The most interesting book I've read in a while
Review: Agent Pistone's six-year ordeal as an undercover agent in the Mafia is easily one of the most fascinating books I've read on the Mafia (since Pileggi's "Wiseguy," I'd say) and Agent Pistone is truly an American hero. It was even sort of heartbreaking, at the end, when he talks of the what-if reunion between him and his mob companion. A fine book.

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Summary: A tremendous account of one man's infiltration of the mafia
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Agent Pistone's story, from his gradual entrance into the mafia to his final departure, is layed out in captivating detail. I especially enjoyed his honesty about the close relationships he built in the mafia and how hard it was to maintain his cover. This man deserves the utmost respect for his life threatening undercover duties. He is a true American hero. I would reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about the mafia, or the FBI.

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Summary: A day to day life of a mob guy
Review: Joe D. Pistone an FBI agent by the code name Donnie Brasco goes deep down in the mafia's inner circle. This is one of the best mafia books's written. Brasco goes so deep in the Bonnano family with his partner in crime Lefty Guns and how Brasco contributed to bringing down mafia members not only in New York but in Florida and Chicago as well. He also tells how his real family dealt with this. Know Bonnano living in hiding with his wife and childern under different names and a 500,000 dollar contract on his life.

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Summary: Fascinating
Review: A totally absorbing book about the day-to-day workings of the Mob. Also interesting information about the FBI and how undercover operations work.