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A Man of Honor: The Autobiography of Joseph Bonanno
Book • 1984
In 'A Man of Honor,' Joseph Bonanno recounts his life from his origins in Sicily to becoming a Mafia Don in New York by age 26.
The book details his role in the violent Castellammarese War and provides an insider's view of the Mafia's Five Families—Bonanno, Gambino, Profaci, Lucchese, and Genovese.
Bonanno reveals the Mafia's influence on local businesses and national politics, offering a unique glimpse into organized crime's inner workings.
The memoir is noted for its detailed discussion of Mafia politics, loyalty, and power dynamics, and is considered a key source on Mafia history and culture.
The book details his role in the violent Castellammarese War and provides an insider's view of the Mafia's Five Families—Bonanno, Gambino, Profaci, Lucchese, and Genovese.
Bonanno reveals the Mafia's influence on local businesses and national politics, offering a unique glimpse into organized crime's inner workings.
The memoir is noted for its detailed discussion of Mafia politics, loyalty, and power dynamics, and is considered a key source on Mafia history and culture.
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