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The true story of the Smaldone crime syndicate, a notorious criminal family that operated in the shadows during the Prohibition era, reaching from the bootlegging days to the family's fall from grace. Through a combination of candid interviews and firsthand accounts, bestselling author Dick Kreck captures the complex nature of Clyde Smaldone, brother Checkers, and their crew, illuminating both the good and bad aspects of their existence. Their philanthropic efforts included providing food, money, and college funds to struggling families, reflecting the complexity of American families.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Dick Kreck
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