MOB LIFE — THE BOOK

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MEN

BEHIND THE MYTH.

Mob Life: The Private World of Capone, Lansky, Gotti & Castellano explores the people behind some of the most recognizable names in American organized-crime history.

Go beyond the headlines and discover the personalities, ambitions, relationships, lifestyles and private worlds that shaped their stories.

MOB LIFE — THE BOOK

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MEN

BEHIND THE MYTH.

Mob Life: The Private World of Capone, Lansky, Gotti & Castellano explores the people behind some of the most recognizable names in American organized-crime history.

Go beyond the headlines and discover the personalities, ambitions, relationships, lifestyles and private worlds that shaped their stories.

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INSIDE THE BOOK

THE STORIES HISTORY DOESN'T ALWAYS TELL.

History remembers the names.

Mob Life looks closer at the men themselves.

Through stories, personal details and fascinating discoveries, the book explores what made Al Capone, Meyer Lansky. John Gotti and Paul Castellano such enduring figures in American history.

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

THE STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES.

The history of organized crime is often told through arrests, rivalries and investigations. Mob Life takes a more personal route.
It examines the details that reveal another side of these famous figures-from their habits and personalities to their relationships, ambitions, businesses and lifestyles.

PERSONALITIES

Discover the people behind the public image.

LIFESTYLES

Explore habits, interests, preferences and everyday details.

BUSINESSES & POWER

Learn about the businesses, familles and organizations surrounding these influential figures.

MEET THE SUBJECTS

FOUR MEN WHO BECAME LEGENDS.

AL CAPONE

The most famous gangster of all time. Bootlegger. Businessman. Public Enemy #1.

MEYER LANSKY

The Mob's accountant and strategic mastermind behind some of the largest criminal enterprises.

JOHN GOTTI

The Teflon Don. Rising to power in the Gambino family and becoming the most famous boss.

PAUL CASTELLANO

The underboss who became boss. A quiet strategist with a powerful reign.

THE DETAILS YOU NEVER KNEW

WHAT DID LIFE REALLY LOOK LIKE BEHIND THE LEGEND?

Many books explore the criminal careers of America’s most notorious gangsters. Mob Life takes a different approach, exploring the personal details, preferences, and business interests behind their public reputations.
What did Al Capone wear, and how much did his wardrobe cost?
Discover details about Capone’s personal style, spending, and early earnings.
Explore the relationships and influences behind one of organized crime’s best-known financial strategists.
Go beyond Gotti’s public image to explore his preferences, leadership, and business activities.
Discover more about Castellano’s leadership and the organization associated with his name. Copy section text
WHY READ MOB LIFE?

A UNIQUE LOOK INSIDE THEIR LIVES.

Love gangster history? Want to learn unusual information about four of the most famous gangsters in American history?

Many books focus on their criminal lives and law enforcement’s efforts to bring them to justice. This book takes a different approach, exploring their personal habits, individual preferences, relationships, and the details that made their lives distinctive.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Reader Reviews

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

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Wayne — 5 Stars

“Great facts about the mob. If you’re looking for a good fast interesting read on the Mafia, this is the book for you. Full of information on mob types that most have no clue about. You can’t lose with this book I believe.”

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Ginger — 5 Stars
“Interesting compilation of tidbits of the mafia. When it comes down to it, the Mafia leaders were people like you and me with little idiosyncrasies and personal preferences, and that makes them human. This book is a fascinating compilation of a secret look inside their lives and an explanation of just what might compel them to join a gang of notorious murderers.”

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Allan C.T. — Reader Review
So much is known about the criminal careers and eventual prosecution of many of our most infamous underworld bosses; and yet so little is known about their personal lives. In Secrets of the Mob: The Men and their Methods, Jay Baer uncovers intimate quirks and habits of the likes of Al Capone and John Gotti, providing the reader with insight into what made these dangerous and yet fascinating characters tick. An entertaining and informative read.
ONE OF THE STORIES

WHO WAS JOHN GOTTI BEHIND THE PUBLIC IMAGE?

John Gotti became one of the most recognizable figures associated with the American mob.
But beyond the headlines was a personality known for his distinctive style, confidence and carefully cultivated public image.
Mob Life explores the details that help reveal the person behind the legend.

OPEN THE BOOK

DISCOVER THE DETAILS BEHIND THE LEGENDS.

WHY READ MOB LIFE?

PERSONALITIES

LIFESTYLES

BUSINESSES

AMBITIONS

RELATIONSHIPS

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