The Mafia Hit Man's Daughter
by Linda Scarpa; Linda Rosencrance
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Pub Date Dec 29 2015 | Archive Date Jan 01 2016
Kensington Books | Pinnacle
Description
The world called him a killer. She called him Dad . . .
“We were always worried. Always looking over our shoulders . . .”
Linda Scarpa had the best toys, the nicest clothes, and a close-knit family. Yet classmates avoided her; boys wouldn’t date her. Eventually she learned why: they were afraid of her father.
A made man in the Colombo crime family, Gregory Scarpa, Sr. was a stone-cold killer nicknamed the “Grim Reaper.” But to Linda, he was also a loving, devoted father who played video games with her for hours. In riveting detail, she reveals what it was like to grow up in the violent world of the mob and to come to grips with the truth about her father and the devastation he wrought.
“An amazing story of jealously, duplicity, hatred and betrayal.”—Sal Polisi, author of The Sinatra Club
“Touching, shocking, revealing—Linda Scarpa’s memoir is more than a mob book; it’s a family book.”—John Alite, subject of Gotti’s Rules
“An edge-of-your-seat page turner—jaw-dropping, raw, and real.”—Andrea Giovino, author of Divorced From the Mob
INCLUDES 16 PAGES OF DRAMATIC PHOTOS
[color photo inserts for ebook editions]
A Note From the Publisher
For fans of the TV show "Mob Wives", comes the true story of a young girl who was raised by one of the mob's most prolific killers. This isn't your average father/daughter story.
Advance Praise
Quotes for THE MAFIA HIT MAN'S DAUGHTER:
"I read the
book in one sitting. What an amazing story by a very brave Linda Scarpa.
In the world of jealously, duplicity, hatred and betrayal, Linda Scarpa
exhibits unconditional love with valor."
--Sal Polisi, author of The Sinatra Club: My Life Inside the New York Mafia
“Linda Scarpa’s memoir is more than a mob book; it’s a family book. Touching, moving, shocking, and revealing, The Mafia Hit Man’s Daughter
is right on target as it shows the mindset of the mob lifestyle and its
devastating impact on an innocent young girl. Readers will relate to
this excellent book.”
--John Alite, subject of Gotti’s Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti, and the Demise of the American Mafia by George Anastasia
“An
edge-of-your-seat page turner! Linda Scarpa pulls no punches in
relating her life as the pampered daughter of a feared mafia hit man.
Her story is jaw-dropping, raw, and real. This book told me things that
even I didn’t know. I loved it.”
--Andrea Giovino, author of Divorced From the Mob: My Journey From Organized Crime to Independent Woman
“A
unique and riveting look at what life is really like inside a Mafia
family… A fascinating story of life, love and betrayal told from inside
the home of one of the most fascinating mobsters of the 20th century.”
--George Anastasia, New York Times bestselling author of Gotti’s Rules
“Linda
Scarpa brings readers into a world that outsiders rarely see. Her
brave, candid memoir reveals powerful love in the midst of violence.
Since I grew up in the same world, I can relate to her story. Linda
shows what it’s like for a daughter to love her father unconditionally –
and to suffer the consequences of his actions. “
--Karen Gravano, author of Mob Daughter: The Mafia, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, and Me!
Quotes about Gregory Scarpa, Sr.:
"Scarpa was the most vicious killer in the history of the Mafia."
-- Peter Lance, ABC News correspondent
"Scarpa lived by the blood oath of the Mafia."
- The Daily News
“The man was the master of the unpredictable and he knew absolutely no bounds of fear. If he’d lived four hundred years ago, he would have been a pirate.”
- Joseph Benfante, one of Scarpa’s former lawyers.
"[Scarpa] was absolutely fearless. One of the toughest guys I've ever seen."
- Lin DeVecchio, former FBI agent, in 60 Minutes
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780786038701 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Neats W, Reviewer
The Mafia Hit Man's Daughter is the memoirs of Linda Scarpa whose father was Gregory Scarpa, a made man in the Columbo crime family and known as "The Grim Reaper".
Right from the outset this book pulls no punches, opening with Linda almost being sexually assaulted by the driver who was supposed to be taking her to school.
As a young child Linda grew up thinking a mild-mannered man named Charlie Schiro was her dad, and that “Greggy” was just a friend of the family. It was only as a teenager that she learnt the truth: Her mother was Greg Scarpa’s mistress, and Linda and her brother Joey were his children. Her father was a legendary character who didn't think twice about discussing murder plots and shootouts in front of his children and Linda lived in fear of telling him things in case there were repercussions.
This was an insightful glimpse into life growing up in a family with mafia connections as well as an absorbing tale of love and betrayal. Although I enjoyed reading it I found myself sometimes confused as the events being recounted weren't always in chronological order. Saying that though, if you have an interest in stories relating to members of the Mafia and their lifestyle then this could be a book for you. I take my hat off to Linda Scarpa for having the courage to put it down on paper.
With kind thanks to NetGalley and publishers Kensington Books for the review copy.
C L J, Reviewer
This was no surprise as far as the mafia mentality of the era goes with people being afraid of them and not wanting to cross paths with the families for fear of retaliation. Every child believes their father is the best and it’s not until we get older that we realize our parents are only human but to discover that people are afraid of your father for the horrific crimes he has committed against other people would be devastating to any daughter. This was a great read about the mind set of the Mafia’s effectiveness in a small community that has long been a thing of the past. I would like to thank the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this ARC.
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