Books like Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese
Creating a portrait of everyday life within the Mafia, this book focuses on three generations of the Bonanno family, offering insights into the inner workings and daily experiences of organized crime.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Gay Talese
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