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Originally posted by Snake:
I've read both Gotti: Rise and Fall and Sammy the Bull's Underboss. Underboss gives you deeper insight into what Sammy was thinking when he "ratted" on Gotti (if you believe what he says, that is), while Gotti: Rise and Fall is more or less an objective view, primarily from the law enforcement angle. However, they did use taped evidence to peek into Gotti's world. But I believe, Jade, that the introduction is what the authors imagined Gotti would say, based on his life and the evidence taped. It seems like there's a footnote which states that they attempted to get Gotti to an interview, but he refused. In answer to your question, kakingo, I prefer Gotti: Rise and Fall. It's a little hard to follow at times, but it's a lot more reliable and objective than Sammy's book.
I read the introduction again and it does say something about how they took the information from many conversations Gotti had participated in. Meaning the wiretappings and an interview one of the authors had with him in court during the '92 trial. So, the introduction is more of what they imagined he'd say from what they heard on the tappings and in the interview. So, you're right.

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