Mafia Boss Sam Giancana
The Rise and Fall of a Chicago Mobster

I thought that this book was a good biography. There are a few bits that I would like to have had more information on, particularly that of the links with both Kennedys and the alleged murder of Marilyn Monroe but generally the book is a really good overview of one of Chicago's most notorious mobste......more

This was a little different for a gangster book. The author had even spoke to his still living family members who gave some insight on what it was like before and after he divorced their mother. I thought that added to the story. Some part of the book people know about but the author was able to go......more

This was a very easy and quick read. It's not a large book at 180 pages or so but it was enjoyable. Sam Giancana is a self made man who rose up through the ranks of the mafia after leaving home as a teenager. He was good at reading people and eager to do whatever asked. As a get away driver or an as......more

This is more than a "gangster" book. It's a book about mid-20th century sociopolitical history taken thru the view of organized crime. Sam Giancana did much during his life, but unfortunately it was negative. This book tells the reader what the inner workings of organized crime look like, and it's a......more

Un-suddenly Sam A nice read on the life of famous out-fit front man Sam G & the rat pack assasination filled, conspiracy riddled days of the Chicago mob's re- incarnation post Alphonse Capone. Big names, losta games, and of course the endings the same...Enjoy......more