Bøger af John Greenburg

Autobiography of Joe LaFratta. His father was the head of one the largest Mafia illegal gambling rings on the East Coast and he was groomed to follow in his fathers footsteps. He learned early on the Mafia was on the decline and adapted his criminal tactics to accomplish mind blowing illegal profits in ventures the Mafia never dreamed of. This book gives insight into the new face of Organized Crime, and how it works hand in hand with corporate America, corrupt politicians, and so called "respectable citizens". Get a look inside the real Boston Mob.

Justin Smith is an African-American male in his late 20's. He is a former college football player who earned his degree and established a small marketing business. He had an off and on relationship with a woman for several years and at one point provided her with fraudulent transcripts which she used to obtain a Bachelor's degree. During an argument, she hit him in the head with a baseball bat. He tried to escape by driving off in her vehicle. She hopped in the passenger seat and then inexplicably jumped out of the vehicle while it was still moving. He was later arrested on the charge of attempted murder and had to spend seven months in the Los Angeles County Jail. While incarcerated, he had to fight gang bangers in order to defend himself. His chance of acquittal was two out of a hundred, but thanks to the work of compassionate public defender Ann Haigwood, Justin was found not guilty. This is a true story. His trial took place in October, 2010. What happened to Justin could happen to anyone. It is a call for everyone to stop and think before they act, and hopefully avoid making choices that could ruin their lives.

This is the shocking story of how I survived incest and rape and achieved healing and recovery. There are few darker figures in human history than the father who rapes his own daughters. I, along with my two sisters, was subjected to years of sexual abuse by our father from the age of three to early adulthood. I was also violently and forcefully raped by a neighborhood thug who went on to rape and murder a young mother a few months later. I am sharing my experiences and pain with others in the hope that my tale will let others know that they are not alone, and that they can succeed in fulfilling their lives. Some of the images projected by this book may seem graphic, disgusting or horrific. There is no adjective to describe the torment and anguish that three innocent girls were forced to live with for their entire lives. This book is an examination of psychological terrorism and a look into the darkened bedrooms of America. It is also a journey into the darkest side of human nature. The broken lives, stolen innocence and betrayal of trust is overshadowed by a far greater tragedy. The failure to protect me and my sisters from the deprivations of a very sick man is one thing. The fact that he got away with it is another. This book is also a tale of hope, for I was one of the lucky ones who achieved healing and recovery. If my story gives even just one victim hope and inspiration ato move on, then I will count it as a personal victory.

James Salerno, Boxer is a hard hitting true story in the mold of a Greek tragedy, with the world of the fight game as its backdrop. It pulls no punches in describing Salerno's wars in the ring, his experiences with the women he encountered and the battles he fought with his personal demons. It also provides insight into the world of professional boxing. In addition, it examines the complex personality of a loving, sensitive white male who had the soul of a black fighter and became a rap performer known as Italian Ice after his days in the ring were over. He is recognized as the greatest boxer who never won a championship, and was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in June, 2014. James was murdered at the age of thirty eight, but he became a legend... and legends never die.

The story takes place in Guatemala and New Orleans at the close of the 1960's. Nathalie Ordonez, a beautiful, wealthy, blond woman in her late twenties, sees her golden cocoon shattered when her parents die in a fiery car crash and bandits take over the family's highly profitable coffee plantation in the Guatemalan highlands. She turns to Matt Logan's New Orleans law firm for help. She meets Alfredo Milla in the firm's reception area. He is handsome, wealthy and in his early thirties. More than that, he is a polished man possessing impeccable manners and good taste. There is electricity between them, and they begin their courtship. Over time, Nathalie finds Alfredo to be loving, honest, respectful and giving; all the qualities she has been seeking in a husband. They become engaged, begin planning a gala wedding and look forward to a long journey of true love. Their dreams are shattered by the intrusion of Sal Cardinale into their lives. He is a man who finds his greatest pleasure in murder and believes the law of nature is "kill or be killed." Cardinale is determined to parlay his Louisiana brothel into a human sacrifice cult based at what was the Ordonez hospital and coffee plantation in Guatemala. It becomes a contest of survival between the two lovers and the depraved killer. Will the master of destruction prevail, or will love conquer all?

Back from the Edge of Hell is Pinklon Thomas' amazing true story. Born into a stable family unit with loving, hard working, God fearing parents, Pinklon allows himself to be lured into the gangster lifestyle and becomes a heroin addict at age twelve. When fifteen, he quits school, commits armed robberies, steals from a drug lord and is hunted by hired killers. Boxing offers him a way out and he wins a world heavyweight title, but remains in the clutches of drug addiction. What will happen to Pinklon? The answer comes in an unexpected way.

Pappy story of a coach who won college championships, then moved on to become the father of cooperation between university communities and the NFL.