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by Joseph Pistone (Author) "I looked down from the witness stand at five Mafia defendants, five rows of press, and a standing-room-only courtroom filled with more than 300 people..." (more)
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In Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone tells the story of working so deep undercover in the Mafia that the truth of his identity became blurry even for him. For six years, Pistone posed as jewel thief Donnie Brasco in order to pull off one of the most audacious sting operations ever. Because any small detail could blow his cover, Pistone adjusted his personality and habits to earn the trust of Mafia soldiers, connected guys, captains, and godfathers. He was so successful that many FBI surveillance teams assumed that he was yet another Mafia guy. This memoir paints a vivid portrait of the underworld of wise guys by revealing their code of honor, their treacherous dealings, their relationships with their wives and mistresses, and their lavish money habits. The suspense in Pistone's story builds as he unfurls his experience of life on the edge of good and evil and on the verge of death.

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Donnie Brasco is Pistone's unforgettable account of how be became part of the mysterious underworld that is the Mafia--the first and only account by a law enforcement agent--and it is amazing and intriguing as the flamboyant, deadly world it portrays. Includes an update in which Pistone comments on new development in the Mafia.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great understanding of the mafia, April 28 2004
By tomhughes (windsor ontario Can.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Donnie Brasco (Paperback)
This was a great read. It gave me a good understanding of the mafia and how it works.I have seen the movie and after that I had to read the book. The pressures of an undercover agent really comes through. I must of read at least half way through before I noticed how much time had gone by.Donnie Brasco is a must read. Once you get started good luck trying to put this book down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most powerful books I came across, Jun 19 2003
By M. Neuman (Rockland, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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The story of Donnie Brasco is dramatic, courageous and at some points emotional. No one has ever done what he was able to do. He stayed in the Mafioso underworld for longer than any of his fellow agents, or "feds."
You might think you know the story simply by following the news or watching the movie (which was skewed significantly to Hollywood's liking,) but not until you read the behind-the-scenes book will you truly fathom his courage and heroism. You will read the many times his life was on the line, so much for his family being on the line.
This is not a product of Hollywood imagination. This is the story of a real life con-man working on the good side yet posing as the bad guy. What a thriller. This book will also give you the inside, the structure and lifestyle of the mafia underworld. This is one of the most powerful books I came across. (A similar book that I would recommend is Serpico.)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Flip Side of "Goodfellas", Mar 2 2003
By Daniel V. Reilly (Upstate New York, United States) - See all my reviews
Joe Pistone is a real American Hero. The former F.B.I agent spent six Years deep undercover as Donnie Brasco, a jewel thief, and infiltrated the Mafia, penetrating it's upper eschalon and bringing their power structure crashing down around their heads, resulting in over 100 convictions...

Pistone, along with Richard Woodley, does a great job of bringing real-life Wiseguys like "Lefty Guns", "Sonny Black", and Tony Mirra to life on the printed page, and even though I know Pisone survived his ordeal (He obviously did- He wrote the book!), I was still constantly worried about him. Any fan of true-crime will love Donnie Brasco!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Non-fiction
I just finished reading this book and it was worth it. I love non-fiction, and this is a great true story of an FBI agent who successfully infiltrated the Mob for 6 years in the... Read more
Published on May 29 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Look at a True American Hero
In this gripping read, Joe Pistone's story reminds us that there are still true heroes in our society, and that he is one of them. Read more
Published on April 8 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real, Genuine, True Look At The Mafia
This book is valuable because it does not glorify those who engage in organized crime. Unlike the Godfather series and, to lesser extent, The Sopranos, Donnie Brasco paints these... Read more
Published on Feb 16 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars RIVETING
the story of fbi agent joseph pistone sent undercover to infiltrate the mafia is one story you will not soon forget. Read more
Published on April 2 2003 by Daniel J. Hagerman

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for any fan of the movie!
First off I loved the movie and have seen it numerous times. It ranks with one of my al time favorites. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2003 by Jaha

4.0 out of 5 stars From Family Man to Mafia Man
I am not really a reader but Donnie Brasco is a book that really caught my eyes from the first page. I was stuck to it like glue. Read more
Published on Dec 13 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Open, Honest, Intelligently Written and Very Entertaining!!!
Before you run out and spend $3 bucks to rent the movie from Blockbuster or Hollywood Video, read this book. Read more
Published on Oct 7 2002 by I. Allison

5.0 out of 5 stars Dashed it off in 5 hours
I read this in about a five hour straight period...interesting.It's a lot better than the movie..movie puts too much false or half true stuff in it and doesn't potray the... Read more
Published on July 30 2002 by Kurt A. Ragsdale

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
This is a great book that details Joseph Pistone's infiltration of the mob as Donnie Brasce. Also check out the movie with the same name. Read more
Published on April 5 2002 by Robert Von Gerds

3.0 out of 5 stars I read this book when it came out many years ago
and let me tell you: It was pretty damn scary. To think these people really live these lives and do these things! Ack! The movie was not that good. Read more
Published on Mar 12 2002 by Jason A. Myers

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