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The Mafia Made Easy: The Anatomy and Culture of La Cosa Nostra
by
Peter J. DeVico
NEW BOOK REVEALS THE ANATOMY OF THE ‘MOB,’ HOW IT OPERATES, MAKES MONEY AND REMAINS LEGENDARY
--The origin, structure, politics, rituals and myths behind organized crime
-- Everything you wanted to know about the Mafia … but were afraid to ask
People have been fascinated with the mafia lifestyle for decades. From Tony Soprano to Al Capone and Tony Montana to John Gotti, ‘the life’ has been portrayed by Hollywood in a wide range of ways – from exciting and honorable to ruthless and thuggish. But as millions watch The Sopranos, and legions of Godfather devotees watch parts 1 and 2 religiously, very few actually understand exactly how the Mafia operates, how it makes money, and from where this American institution arose.
Enter: Pete DeVico and The Mafia Made Easy: The Anatomy and Culture of La Cosa Nostra. This is not your run of the mill book on mobsters. DeVico doesn’t just cover the history of this organization, but breaks it apart piece by piece to reveal the true inner-workings of ‘La Cosa Nostra.’
The Mafia Made Easy: The Anatomy and Culture Of La Cosa Nostra is perhaps the best endorsement for the adage, ‘write about what you know.’ DeVico examines the deadly, furtive world of organized crime while offering the reader a comprehensive but uncomplicated portrayal of the American Mafia. He renders an authentic account of how La Cosa Nostra evolved: Its origin and organizational structure, its national scope during the ‘golden age,’ the driving forces that motivate it, how it earns a living, its bizarre rituals, and popular myths about honor, respect and the code of silence.
The question DeVico routinely faces: ‘Is he connected?’
The answer is a resounding ‘no,’ but DeVico rose to national prominence several years ago after the release of his goodfella-ish novel, From the Brooklyn Side, and was one of America’s hottest radio talk show guests because of his encyclopedic knowledge of the Mob. He was even featured in the New York Times and in a Discovery channel documentary.
“I grew up around guys in or associated with that ‘thing of theirs,’ says DeVico. “Over the years, I knew some people who were attracted to and in the life, and I can tell you that for each of those individuals, it was no picnic. In the long run, the end result was always the same: a lengthy prison term, deep despair, shattered lives and often death.”
“The purpose of this book,” DeVico reveals, “is to give the reader a comprehensive ‘breakdown’ of the Mafia; its history, the system from which they operate, the truth about their loyalty, how they actually make money, and where and how they’ve operated across the United States.”
Topics covered in The Mafia Made Easy include:
- The organization of the Mob – from soldiers and captains to made men and bosses
- Omerta – the truth about the Mafia’s oath of honor, loyalty and silence
- Breakdowns of shakedowns – how the Mob makes money
- The jargon and language of La Cosa Nostra
- The fascinating and often humorous sobriquets/nicknames of Mafia luminaries
- The history of the Mob, and where the Mob still operates in major urban networks
Mixing personal anecdotes with exhaustive research, DeVico has compiled what is likely the most unique ‘Mob’ book ever published. Rather than simply explaining the infamous and the crimes, he delves deep into the fabric and culture of the group that still thrives today.
“My intent is certainly not to glorify its philosophy or methods,” adds DeVico. “The information I offer is factual and based on extensive researched tempered by my own personal observations.”
Peter J. DeVico was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived for years in and around areas teeming with Mafia activity. He was exposed to a variety of organized crime characters and players, but chose the straight and narrow. A true “scholar” of organized crime, he possesses extensive knowledge of a wide variety of Mafia topics. A retired business consultant and entrepreneur, he currently resides in New Jersey with his wife Karen.
The Mafia Made Easy: The Anatomy and Culture of La Cosa Nostra can be purchased from www.tatepublishing.com, www.amazon.com and ordered through any major bookseller.
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