Review by LaurenHaupt -- Executive Hoodlum by John Costello

jcoad · Post by **jcoad** » 18 Sep 2018, 18:44

Finally a memoir that has a little bit of story and meat to it. I've been bitten by this type of book before and glad to see this one actually delivers. Thanks for the details and great review!

LaurenHaupt · Post by **LaurenHaupt** » 18 Sep 2018, 20:02

Allyseria wrote: ↑18 Sep 2018, 18:27 Thank you for your detailed review! I laughed when you mentioned the crazy grandma so he and the relative had to stand over her grave to make sure she was really dead! I also love that the characters aren't all flaws. Like the one who paid for his school. I'll have to give this book a read!

Thank you! There are quite a few funny parts in it. I liked that the book did show a good side of his dad. Thanks for the comment

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 21 Sep 2018, 13:05

Wow, mafia guy makes good. Sounds like a fascinating story. Great review.

LaurenHaupt · Post by **LaurenHaupt** » 23 Sep 2018, 14:56

jcoad wrote: ↑18 Sep 2018, 18:44 Finally a memoir that has a little bit of story and meat to it. I've been bitten by this type of book before and glad to see this one actually delivers. Thanks for the details and great review!

Thank you. Hope you enjoy it.

LaurenHaupt · Post by **LaurenHaupt** » 23 Sep 2018, 14:59

Helen_Combe wrote: ↑21 Sep 2018, 13:05 Wow, mafia guy makes good. Sounds like a fascinating story. Great review.

His family has connections to the mob but he doesn't take part in it. He was actually able to experience what the life was like a little and he hated it. It is. Thank you!

gen_g · Post by **gen_g** » 24 Sep 2018, 04:42

This really sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the review!

Oulababe · Post by **Oulababe** » 24 Sep 2018, 06:02

John's story sounds very uplifting. Such a dysfunctional and abusive family is something a lot of people struggle with. I'm glad he made it through.

LaurenHaupt · Post by **LaurenHaupt** » 24 Sep 2018, 18:24

gen_g wrote: ↑24 Sep 2018, 04:42 This really sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the review!

It is. When he talked about sports I was a little bored. I'm not a huge sports fan. I mostly enjoyed it. Thank you for the comment.

LaurenHaupt · Post by **LaurenHaupt** » 24 Sep 2018, 18:25

Oulababe wrote: ↑24 Sep 2018, 06:02 John's story sounds very uplifting. Such a dysfunctional and abusive family is something a lot of people struggle with. I'm glad he made it through.

It made me more thankful for my own family. Me too. Thanks for the comment.