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Jimmy Breslin

    17. říjen 1928 – 19. březen 2017

    Jimmy Breslin byl americký novinář a spisovatel oceněný Pulitzerovou cenou. Jeho styl se často zaměřoval na to, jak významné události nebo činy "významných" osobností ovlivňují „obyčejného člověka“. Breslin zkoumal lidské osudy v každodenním životě a dokázal proniknout k podstatě svých postav. Jeho psaní se vyznačovalo syrovým realismem a hlubokým porozuměním pro lidi z okraje společnosti.

    I Want to Thank My Brain for Remembering Me
    The Mafia Rat
    Branch Rickey
    Table money
    Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?
    The Good Rat
    • The Good Rat

      A True Story

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,9(26)Ohodnotit

      Focusing on the gritty underworld of the Mafia, the narrative features iconic figures such as John Gotti and Sammy Gravano, alongside the compelling true-crime story of Burt Kaplan, a key witness against corrupt NYPD detectives. Breslin's distinct voice immerses readers in the history and drama of organized crime, revealing both notorious events and lesser-known tales that illustrate the rise and fall of mobsters. The book offers a vivid exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the complex dynamics within the Mafia.

      The Good Rat
    • In 1970 Owney Morrison is back from Vietnam with a Congressional Medal of Honor, a wife, a baby, and a problem with alcohol. Owney blunders forth into a world of his own making, but a world, nonetheless, that wants no part of him. Returned to his Queens home in 1970 after winning a Congressional Medal of Honor in Vietnam, Owney Morrison works at digging tunnels during the day and escapes with drink at night--from everything, including his wife Dolores and their child

      Table money
    • Branch Rickey

      A Life

      • 160 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení
      3,5(16)Ohodnotit

      Branch Rickey's journey from humble beginnings in the Midwest to becoming the legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers is vividly portrayed in this biography. Author Jimmy Breslin highlights Rickey's pivotal role in integrating baseball by signing Jackie Robinson, showcasing the transformative impact on the sport and American society. The narrative captures the excitement of baseball's rise as a national pastime, illustrating Rickey's dual nature as both a schemer and a visionary who sought to change the game and the country.

      Branch Rickey
    • The Mafia Rat

      • 235 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,1(10)Ohodnotit

      Capturing the moments in which the Mafia was made and broken, Breslin combines the most recent, the most memorable and the long-forgotten stories into a sharp-eyed portrait of the Mob as it lived and breathed in its heyday and as it struggles to survive.

      The Mafia Rat
    • Call it a miracle, fate, pure luck, or just another day in the city where nothing is usual, but in 1991 Jimmy Breslin narrowly escaped death - which inspired him to write this book about his life. Two years ago, Breslin was having trouble getting his left eyelid to open and close. This was too peculiar to ignore, so Breslin decided to pay a rare visit to his doctor. As it turned out, the eyelid was a matter of nerves. But extensive testing revealed something unrelated and life-threatening: he had an aneurysm in his brain - a thin, ballooned artery wall that could burst and kill him at any moment unless he opted for a risky surgical procedure. Breslin agreed to the surgery and at age sixty-five, grateful for this miracle (what else could you call it?), began taking stock of his remarkable life.

      I Want to Thank My Brain for Remembering Me
    • The Church That Forgot Christ

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Exploring themes of betrayal and moral failure, the author delves into the sex scandals within the Roman Catholic Church, highlighting the profound sadness and anger these revelations evoke. The narrative uncovers the systematic cover-up by church authorities, shedding light on the impact of these scandals on victims and the broader community. Breslin's poignant writing confronts the complexities of faith and accountability within an institution grappling with its darkest truths.

      The Church That Forgot Christ
    • The Good Rat LP

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      The narrative centers on Burton Kaplan, a notorious Mafia witness whose criminal exploits surpass even legendary mob bosses like John Gotti and Vito Genovese. Pulitzer Prize winner Jimmy Breslin, hailing from the same Queens neighborhood, provides a unique perspective on Kaplan's life and the underworld, highlighting the complexities of crime and the figures who inhabit it. This exploration delves into the darker aspects of organized crime and the intricate connections between its key players.

      The Good Rat LP