Description
<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">What happens when a king loses his prowess? The day Henry IV could finally declare he had vanquished his enemies, he threw it all away with an infamous deed. No English king had executed an archbishop before. And divine judgment was quick to follow. Many thought he was struck with leprosy—God's greatest punishment for sinners. From that point on, Henry's health was cursed and he fought doggedly on as his body continued to betray him—reducing this once great warrior to an invalid. Fortunately for England, his heir was ready and eager to take over. But Henry wasn't willing to relinquish what he had worked so hard to preserve. No one was going to take away his royal prerogative—not even Prince Hal. But Henry didn't count on Hal's dauntless nature, which threatened to tear the royal family apart.</span></p>
Story Behind The Book
My autobiography title is MY FATHER MY DON tells of a Son's Journey from Organized Crime to Sobriety and the Bond between a Father and Son that is stronger than Omerta, the oath taken by members of Organized Crime Families. Tony Nap Napoli is the son of one of the most powerful and respected organized crime leaders of the modern era. Tony's father was a Genovese Family Capo, James "Jimmy Nap" Napoli--a mob Kingpin who ruled over the Largest gambling empire in America for almost 40 years.
Tony's autobiography is a bold recounting of the confidential world that he and his father inhabited. In candid, no-holds-barred language, Tony describes his life as a boxer, army soldier, enforcer, casino boss, fugitive, hustler, and offspring to one of the most powerful mobsters of the century. His story is not only about the spellbinding dealings of the Napoli empire, but also and equally important the singularly cherished relationship he had with his father, his don. Tony Napoli's rollercoaster account of family legend and organized crime followered by his turnaround focus on sobriety and civic contribution is a narrative of our time.
Reviews
<br /><strong>"This is a must-read, a fascinating autobiography with an insider's view of life in the mob"...Nick Pilleggi, author of Wiseguy, Goodfellas, and Casino<br /><br />"A knockout ! This powerful book examines, in great detail, Tony Nap's checkered past and his amazing comeback<em>... Bill Gallo, cartoonist and columnist, New York Daily News<br /><br />"A true story told in the style of the French Connection" <br />Sonny Grosso, former NYPD Detective an co-author, <br />"The French Connection"<br /> <br />"Tony tells his story with honesty and a peacefulness of a man having come to grips with past conflicts in a peaceful way."<br />Sonny Girard, former mobster and author of "Blood of our Fathers"<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></em></strong>