Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia

by Joseph D. Pistone

Other authorsRichard Woodley
Paper Book, 1988

Status

Available

Call number

364.1092

Publication

New American Library (1988), Edition: 1st, Hardcover, 373 pages

Description

Biography & Autobiography. True Crime. Nonfiction. HTML:Posing as jewel thief "Donnie Brasco," FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone carried out the most audacious sting operation ever, working undercover for six years to infiltrate the flamboyant community of mafia soldiers, "connected guys," captains and godfathers. Now his unforgettable eyewitness account brings to pulsating life the entire world of wiseguys�their code of honor and their treachery, their wives, girlfriends and whores, their lavish spending and dirty dealings. With the drama and suspense of a high-tension thriller, Joseph Pistone reveals every incredible aspect of the jealously guarded world he penetrated...and draws a chilling picture of what the mafia is, does, and means in America today..… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member tetchechury
Great book, great story and a great movie to compliment it. This book shows what the true inner workings of a working class mob guy is like.

Language

Original publication date

1988-02-29

Physical description

373 p.; 9.1 inches

ISBN

0453005578 / 9780453005579
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