Gotti’s Rules audiobook

This book is very well researched and goes in depth into both the Gotti Crime Syndicate and that of one "soldier" John Alite. It is amazing to me how much violence Alite alone was responsible for. He dealt drugs, ran prostitutes for a bit. He dabbled in everything illegal. Why? He could. George Anastasia did a fantastic job in illustrating what a day in the life of the mob would entail. He makes the point repeatedly that there is no code of honor as in The Godfather. There is no loyalty. These people are brutal, selfish, violent and have no remorse. At times, Alite would comes across as almost human. Almost. The fact that he's back on the streets does not encourage me to have faith in our justice system. Very well researched and written. Highly recommended to anyone who wants an inside look at the American Mafia. I won this book through a Goodreads Giveaway.

Definitely worth the read, good candid account of the "life". Most likely embellished at parts but overall very true to form.

The Fall of the Mafia in AmericaMr.Anastasia provides an in depth and harrowing tale of murder and mayhem within the ranks of the Gambino crime family in the 1980s and 1990s. It was style over substance, greed and violence over any romantic idea of honor. There is no honor in the life. Treachery and betrayal are around every corner. This isn't the Godfather movies..its real and its gritty and is despicable...

Anastasia tells the story of Mr. Alite as if one is sitting with him sipping espresso in a South Jersey diner, for the love of God!! Mr. Alite is presented as highly likeable and I was rooting for him throughout the entire book. He's had a very, very full life and I think he would write a fine book himself. He's a survivor and I trust that he's living a quiet life full of reflection now. He seems like one of the most courageous fellows on the planet.

Gotti Jr. bully and pea brain is the best they have .... the mob is deadHard to like any of the characters but easily to identify the weakest. The pecking order in a gang is always clear but they all go down the same.

I thought the book started off from a very weird place. The reason I gave it a 4/5 is because it kind of goes back and fourth, instead of a straightforward chronological order of events. Unlike most books that glorify the Mob, Gotti's Rules on the other hand tells the story of John Alite and his relationship with Gotti Jr - John Gotti's son. Alite goes into detail about a lot of 'contracts' he has done for the Gotti family. This book overall is a fast and exciting read. The way the story is told you can easily visualize what John Alite's actions would have looked like.

I’ve watched a few extended interviews with John Alite and I watched the 60 minutes interview with Jr Gotti. I find Alite more credible. He’s no hero but he owns up to what he did. It’s very Sammy The Bull-esque. I hope Alite can make true changes & lead a productive, law-abiding life.I enjoyed this book, you should read it just for the Brazilian prison knife story alone.

Seat warmerIf you like a good thriller and love suspense then you must read this book. I promise you will find it hard to put down. After following John Alite throughout the book and taking into account all his crimes, I find myself liking him and believe he would be an interesting person to sit down with and listen to his stories. Would not want to make him mad 😠though.

I read /Gotti's Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti, and the Demise of the American Mafia/, by George Anastasia.I've been reading all the Mafia books and others that detail Disorganized Crime; this is one of the better stories.Now I'm going to have to play Black Sabbath's "The Mob Rules".

A believable account of wasted potential.Alite seems to be someone who had the potential to be anything he wanted to be, but chose the wrong path. Actions have consequences, even for those who think they are above the law.

An excellent read.

Hood readInsiders look into the mob & like all others that turn away from a life of crime you can feel the regret in his words

If you live by the sword, you die by the sword. How these people looked over their shoulders their whole lives is beyond me. Just facing up to day to day pressures can be overwhelming.

Don't join the mob