Never did I say those books were not good. Look,if I HAD to pick one, id pick Gus Russo's. If I wanted to learn or read about the Chicago Outfit I would read "Family Affair" (I said it wrong in first post)That is just my personal opinion. The guys asked a question and I gave him my opinion. If I were spending my money to learn or read about the Outfit, I would choose "family affair" over those two books.
Again, just my personal opinion
And you're oppinion is appreciated.
But imo you should have read each of those books first before you can say which one you prefer.
However, at this great blog about the Chicago Outfit they don't recommend Russo's book and they explain why...
http://ganglandchicago.blogspot.com/2010/02/gangland-chicago-book-store.html Thanks! I know this is a book to avoid.
The Patriarca family is spoken of in Bobby Martini's memoir of Somerville and the Winter Hill Gang in
Citizen Somerville, however is there any definitive or worthwhile books written on the Patriarca family?
Likewise, the Philly Bruno/Scarfo family? Blood And Honour the only one? Thanks in advance!
