Books : Gaspipe: Confessions of a Mafia Boss

Rating: - Best book about the New York Mafia
In my opinion the reader will learn more about the New York mafia from "Gaspipe" than from any other book on the market. Who better to understand how a person is exposed to the mob culture than the author who came from the same tough streets? Philip Carlo even lived next door to "Gaspipe" Anthony Casso for a while. Mr. Carlo's gritty, matter of fact style of writing and excellent organization make "Gaspipe" a delight to read. Unlike a lot of mob books the government does not come out looking so good in "Gaspipe." There are some definite problems with the witness protection program which "Gaspipe" so brilliantly points out. Very highly recommended.

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Rating: - Too close to Gaspipe
Philip Carlo's father was a neighbor and friend of Casso's, so Casso chose Philip to ghost Casso's life story. This allows for unique details, but puts Carlo too close to his subject. He mentions, several times, that Casso didn't receive the same deal from federal prosecutors as Sammy the Bull Gravano, even though Casso had more information to deliver. By laying this off to prosecutorial bias, Carlo misses their motivation. Casso wasn't an animal or sociopath, but a bright, normal and moderate guy, like them. This scared them. Ironically, the more they saw of him and the more he told them, the more they were convinced that he was too dangerous to return to society. Carlo misses this point, but otherwise the book is a good read for those interested in True Crime.

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Rating: - Too many errors
This book has way too many factual errors. It reads more like a blend of fact and fiction. Many of the things Carlo writes contradict with FBI reports, other informants, and wiretap recordings. The top experts on the Mafia, like Jerry Capeci and Selwyn Raab, would laugh at the bologna in Carlo's books.

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Rating: - Can't-put-it-down New York mob history
Philip Carlo tells a compelling story that is at the heart of twentieth century New York City: the mob-controlled docks and neighborhoods. Having access to some incredible sources, Carlo takes the reader through a behind the scenes journey of mob boss Anthony Casso that culminates with the end of the "handshake, you've-got-my-word," LCN. Carlo, who keeps the reader on edge for the entire read, does a masterful job of explaining why 'hits" and other events occurred and the mindset of the men involved. If you want one volume that seemingly puts a lot of the pieces together, Gaspipe is a must read!!

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Rating: - gaspipe
this is one of the most frightening books i have ever read .to know this mayhem and murder goes on right around us.its inconceivible that such violent killers can be so gentle and devoted to their personal families
go figure i cant.
there is so much love in them for the family yet if you are on the wrong side of them boom you're gone.
i really enjoyed the book from the standpoint that the story flows and the writings created images in my mind which were so realistic.

i'm proud of my italian heritage and the culture itself having been to italy i know from first hand knowledge the depth and beauty of the culture.
this book points out to me how anti italian are these evil people with their
actions and beliefs it shames me to see that they claim to be of italian heritage.

the italians i met in italy were so peaceful and gentle ahh how i wish this particular evil stain works its way up into legitmate businesses and out of our american culture they certainly seem to have the skills needed to be top ceos in this country.
the book describes their prowess in business

i could go on and on
i never got into the perfect women described in the book
thank you it was more than worth thhe few bucks it cost

thanks for writing it

don muccigrosso