Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Once there, he not only recovers, but becomes a real ladies man and very sexually active, something that would displease his father.


He also learns to cook. I think it's been discussed on here before, but I think that in the book the three brothers are supposed to represent physical (Fredo), cerebral (Michael), and passionate (Sonny) men. The three characteristics in balance create a moderate, happy gangster like Vito.


"All of these men were good listeners; patient men."