A former member of the Colombo crime family describes life in the Mafia and his deal with the government that allowed him openly to leave the Mafia

Quitting the Mob: How the "Yuppie Don" Left the Mafia and Lived to Tell His Story

Politics & Social Sciences

Matera, Dary

Franzese, Michael

Politics & Government

Harpercollins

A former Mafia boss, who once had earned millions of dollars each week, tells of his life in the Colombo crime family and describes how he managed to escape the Mafia and live to write about it. Reprint.

Quitting the Mob

Sociology

A former Mafia boss, who once had earned millions of dollars  each week, tells of his life in the Colombo crime family and describes  how he managed to escape the Mafia and live to write about it. Reprint.

Random House Value Publishing

Review\n"No one in America knows more about organized crime than Michael Franzese. He lived it. He paid the price for it. He's the real deal."\n— Chazz Palminteri, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and playwright\n"Michael Franzese was one of the most notable figures in New York's Mafia. In this very important book, he lifts the curtain on the Washington, DC 'swamp' and exposes what our government operation has really become: A Mafia Democracy."\n— Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's chairman and campaign manager, 2016\n"If there's anyone qualified to discuss the dark side of politics, it's a former capo of the Colombo family. When you spend your career in the crime business, you notice trends of what makes many of them compromise their values."\n— Patrick Bet-David, Founder of Valuetainment\n"Michael Franzese blows the lid off of the lies and deceit we all deal with every day. Yes, the mob is alive and well in the US. No, not the one based in NYC. Michael is exposing the criminals in Washington, DC!"\n— Joe "Pags" Pagliarulo, nationally syndicated television and radio talk show host\n"I have always maintained that the government is no different than the Mafia. Franzese's book, A Mafia Democracy, is a perfect example of this, written by a real Mafia insider who, after leaving 'the life,' became a successful businessman and productive citizen. A definite must-read for those who do not know the inside dealings of both our government officials and the Mafia."\n— Joseph D. Pistone, former FBI agent, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco\nIt 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. 
—Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince\nGreed. 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.\nIt’s a world that’s foreign to the average American—or is it?\nThe 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.

Mafia Democracy: How Our Republic Became a Mob Racket

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Lioncrest Publishing

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What secrets can a former mob boss share about how to do legit business? Let's have a sit-down and find out.
By age 24, charming mob boss Michael Franzese was one of the wealthiest people on Furtune magazine's survey. As one of the rare people who quit the mob and lived to tell about it, Franzese has a unique perspective on how business is done. And one thing he noticed was that the way he made millions per week in business inside the mob can be applied to doing business outside the mob (minus the illegal part):
 Mob Rule # 4; Be an Early Riser &amp; Avoid Getting Killed in Your Pajamas
 Mob Rule # 5: Ya Gotta Have a Crew 
 Mob Rule # 7: Cook the Pasta, Not the Books
"Anyone who sells the mob short when it comes to its ingenuity, its ability to connect with people from all walks of life, and its substantial profit margins is simply kidding themselves." This book promises a mob's eye view of business that will change the way you see business forever.

I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss

Self-Help

Success

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

You gonna make money being a sucker? Fuggedaboutit! Here's a tip: You've got to get a plan, work it hard, work it smart, and surround yourself with people who know how to help you reach your goals―people like Michael Franzese.
Franzese was a capo in the Colombo crime family. He ran rackets that earned millions a week. And then he walked away and went straight. He served his time and now schools everyone from executives to small business owners about how to get the most from their businesses―and how to do it on the level. 
Filled with hard-won experience, street smarts and a just a pinch of philosophy, I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse delivers the goods:
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<li>Strategies for winning</li> <li>What kind of people you need in your crew</li> <li>Ethical pitfalls</li> <li>Coming out ahead in negotiations</li> <li>And a lot, lot more</li>
</ul>
Business is business. Let your friend Franzese give you a tip or two about how to run yours better.

Business & Money

Business Culture

Thomas Nelson

Mob boss Michael Franzese had it all—money, power, prestige. From the time he took a blood oath that bound him body and soul to New York’s Colombo crime family, Franzese became a force to be reckoned with in organized crime. Named by Vanity Fair as one of the biggest moneymakers in the mob since Al Capone, he quickly crept into the upper echelon of Mafia authority in this country. By the age of thirty-five, he was the youngest mobster listed on Fortune magazine’s survey of the fifty most wealthy and powerful Mafia bosses in America. Then, he did the unthinkable: he quit the mob. Today, Michael is a Christian, finding his own Damascus Road that began with his wife Camille. The story of his conversion is a testament of God’s willingness to reach into the heart of any man regardless of their past or the present condition of their lives. In one of the most fascinating books ever written about today’s Mafia, Michael reveals the answers to the many mysteries surrounding his incredible life. Find out how and why he did what no one else managed to do—and live. Journey with Michael through a life defined by two blood covenants. The first bound him to the mob. The second set him free.

Blood Covenant: The Story of the "Mafia Prince" Who Publicly Quit the Mob and Lived

Whitaker House

The Treasure of Cabal Island

Literature & Fiction

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Quitting the Mob: How the "Yuppie Don" Left the Mafia and Lived to Tell His Story

Quitting the Mob

Quitting the Mob

Mafia Democracy: How Our Republic Became a Mob Racket

I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss

I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss

Blood Covenant: The Story of the "Mafia Prince" Who Publicly Quit the Mob and Lived

The Treasure of Cabal Island