Louis Ferrante served 8 1/2 years in various maximum
security prisons after refusing to cooperate against former associates of the Gambino family. During his incarceration,
he educated himself, becoming a writer.
Book Release
In this remarkable memoir, a one-time mafia thug and federal prison inmate shares his journey from robbery to writing. ... read more ...
The Author
Louis Ferrante lived in a world in which fear and muscle ruled. As part of the Gambino crime family, he participated in some of the most lucrative robberies in American history—until the feds caught up with him and he became prisoner number 42365053. ... read more ...
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Winner of the Reading Hero Award in the UK
On February 26, 2009, Louis was presented with the award by Sarah Brown, wife of British Prime Minister, at Number 10 Downing Street.
Photo Credit: Jerry Bauer