Description
<p>When Jessica Bryant pesters her wealthy parents to allow her to have a dog as a pet, the answer is a resounding "No"; but they soon come to regret their decision when thier home is broken into one evening whilst they are out and their daughter kidnapped and held for ransom. The kidnappers, in the form of four seedy and incompetent characters wearing Disneyland-type masks, take her hostage and keep her incarcerated in a place from which there appears to be no escape. However, they reckon without the resourcefulness of our heroine, and the courage of a wonderful stray dog who comes to her aid and whom she names 'Murdo'. And so begins an exciting and humurous accounting of the couples' adventures together as they consistently foil and outwit the abductors whilst on the run together.<br /> This is a lovely story of the friendship between a girl and a dog, bringing out themes of responsibility, camaraderie, redemption, salvation and self-sacrifice. It includes some wonderful dialogue sequences as Jessica teaches her new four-legged friend how to communicate with her, with additional delightful conversations between the animals when a rabbit and a sparrow join forces with them in an effort to outwit the kidnappers and restore Jessica safely back to her parents' home. </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>