Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: Of Rats and Men: Oscar Goodman's Life from Mob Mouthpiece to Mayor of Las Vegas by John L. Smith ISBN: 0-929712-98-6 Publisher: Huntington Press Pub. Date: October, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An inherently fascinating biography
Comment: Of Rats And Men: Oscar Goodman's Life From Mob Mouthpiece To Mayor Of Las Vegas is the inherently fascinating biography of Oscar Goodman, a man who deliberately became a pre-eminent defense attorney for alleged gangsters for 35 years. Accused but never proven of being more than a mouthpiece and defense attorney for organized crime, Oscar Goodman somehow managed to successfully defend his clients without becoming part of organized crime itself -- at least according to the voters of Las Vegas who eventually elected him as their mayor twice. Of Rats And Men is very highly recommended reading for anyone with an interest in the history of organized crime in America or who wish to avail themselves of a unique insight into the life and philosophy of an accomplished trial lawyer who specialized in defending members of established crime families.
Rating: 5
Summary: More Insight from Smith ¿ an eminent authority on the mob
Comment: The copious notes and eight pages of bibliography supporting John L. Smith's meticulously researched biographical look at Oscar Goodman, former mob attorney - presently the two-term mayor of Las Vegas, impressed me.
Talk about "insider" information! Smith has long been quoted as a preeminent authority on mob history and "wise guy" relationships. In his book, "Of Rats and Men: Oscar Goodman's Life from Mob Mouthpiece to Mayor of Las Vegas," Smith names a Who's Who of notorious clients, alleged criminal activities, and egregious political innuendoes surrounding the controversial bonds between Goodman and friends. Scared me! While it is obvious the attention-seeking mayor was generous in his interviews with the author, Smith kept me up nights as he interpreted what Goodman would have us believe with his [author's] own extensive background knowledge and investigative prowess. John L. has balls of brass to write as honestly as he does.
Don't let an easy read fool you. This book is a gem for all who follow gaming history, or the Las Vegas / mob connection - to say nothing of government ineptitude (now, that was a hoot!).
 |
Title: Running Scared: The Life and Treacherous Times of Las Vegas Casino King Steve Wynn by John L. Smith ISBN: 1568581904 Publisher: Four Walls Eight Windows Pub. Date: 02 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
 |
Title: On the Boulevard--The Best of John L. Smith by John L. Smith ISBN: 0929712692 Publisher: Huntington Press Pub. Date: January, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
 |
Title: No Limit: The Rise and Fall of Bob Stupak and Las Vegas' Stratosphere Tower by John L. Smith ISBN: 0929712188 Publisher: Huntington Press Pub. Date: July, 1997 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
 |
Title: In the Shadow of the Strip: Las Vegas Stories (Western Literature Series) by Richard Logsdon, Todd Scott Moffett, Tina D. Eliopulos ISBN: 0874175496 Publisher: Univ of Nevada Pr Pub. Date: September, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
 |
Title: Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld by Scott M. Deitche ISBN: 1569802661 Publisher: Barricade Books Pub. Date: March, 2004 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
