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    <body><![CDATA[  This book is a fascinating look at the mafia of modern times. Michael Franzese tells his story with frankness and honesty. He grew up in a mob family ... his father being second in line to the top mob boss of the Colombo crime family. Michael took his place at some point after his father was sente...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/40266405">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I might not have read this book except I saw this guy on television and later at my church. His story is incredible! If you ever were curious about the world of mobsters and how they operate, this book gives you a peak. It also reveals some interesting tactics of law enforcement too. Anyway, this bo...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55582167">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was amazing!! It's a true story - an autobiography by Michael Franzese an ex-mafia guy who converted to Christianity, quite the mob, and is alive still to tell his story!!  It was easy reading and very captivating.  I just love his conversion because although it is amazing, he relates how ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63192266">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[So good...About the mob and christianity. this guy spoke at Willow.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Fascinating to know that this kind of stuff really goes on.  And that someone has the nerve to spill his guts about it.  It's a miracle this guy is still alive!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[REALLY good! Enjoyed the first part better than the last half. . . incredible to hear his story! ]]></body>
    
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