Mafia Democracy by Michael Franzese
It is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong, and to make use of it or not according to necessity.Greed. Lies. Corruption. These are the foundational elements of the American Mafia story. Here, the pursuit of power overshadows even the desire for a dollar, and self-interest outweighs the greater good.
It's a world that's foreign to the average American-or is it?
The values of our democracy and those of Mafia culture are separated by a thin line that's quickly disintegrating. No one sees this more clearly than former mob boss Michael Franzese. Born into one of New York's most feared crime families, Michael spent eight years in prison before he walked away from the Mafia for good. Now, he's sharing the undeniable parallels between mobster and politician. In Mafia Democracy, Michael exposes our government for what it's become, revealing the psychology behind the gangster lifestyle and how these ideologies have infiltrated the landscape of American politics. With in-depth investigation and astounding examples, this book is your chance to see politicians through a new lens, hold them accountable, and reclaim the democratic ideals that once united our great nation.
Michael Franzese was listed as the eighteenth most powerful mobster in America by Fortune. At the height of his power, he raked in millions a week through slick scams and used his wits and charm to keep the likes of John Gotti from moving in on his turf. The son of one of the most feared mob enforcers in New York City, he took his own blood oath to join the Colombo crime family in 1975. But a criminal career that skyrocketed from its outset ended in 1989 when Franzese quit the mob. Breaking his ties with the Mafia, he found himself part of a new blood covenant when he became a Christian. Now he is a new man with a new mission in life. He travels around the world relating the experiences of his former life with students, pro athletes, business executives, at-risk youth, and anyone else who needs inspiration.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781544530819 |
| ISBN 10 | 1544530811 |
| Title | Mafia Democracy |
| Author | Michael Franzese |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lioncrest Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-05-17 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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