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Wiseguy
Book • 1985
This book narrates the true life of Henry Hill, a mobster, revealing the daily brutality and excesses of his life in organized crime.
It follows Hill’s rise, life of crime, and eventual downfall through his own voice and that of his wife Karen.
The book provides a vivid, unvarnished account of the highs and lows of mob life, including the glamour, violence, and betrayal.
Hill’s story begins as a child enamored with the Mafia and follows his evolution into a full-fledged mobster.
The memoir presents Hill’s internal conflicts and the moral ambiguity of his actions, ultimately leading to his downfall and his decision to testify against his former comrades, landing him in the Federal Witness Protection Program.
It follows Hill’s rise, life of crime, and eventual downfall through his own voice and that of his wife Karen.
The book provides a vivid, unvarnished account of the highs and lows of mob life, including the glamour, violence, and betrayal.
Hill’s story begins as a child enamored with the Mafia and follows his evolution into a full-fledged mobster.
The memoir presents Hill’s internal conflicts and the moral ambiguity of his actions, ultimately leading to his downfall and his decision to testify against his former comrades, landing him in the Federal Witness Protection Program.
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