--- product_id: 4872982 title: "The Valachi Papers Paperback – March 18, 2003" brand: "peter maas" price: "91 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/4872982-the-valachi-papers-paperback-march-18-2003 store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Valachi Papers Paperback – March 18, 2003 **Brand:** peter maas **Price:** 91 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Valachi Papers Paperback – March 18, 2003 by peter maas - **How much does it cost?** 91 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/4872982-the-valachi-papers-paperback-march-18-2003) ## Best For - peter maas enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted peter maas brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Valachi Papers Paperback – March 18, 2003 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61l6UqDxsSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liked the movie *by S***K on Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023* Enjoyed the movie and wanted to remember more of the details ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Organized Crime by a Harlem Hoodlum *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2007* Joe Valachi, aka "Joe Cago" was a racketeer from East Harlem where trouble would breed daily on the streets of 1st Ave. For a New York guy, it was very interesting to read this book, and notice all the similar streets in Harlem and in the Bronx as well. This book definitely takes you back to another era (one that you will never see again). I found it interesting to read about how Valachi got into trouble with someone, and then had to squash a beef, switch into another crew for fear of retaliation, etc... It portrayed some different views that you just don't see in a lot of books. *You realize that you're getting a 1st hand account of someone who was around organized crime figures (and was in fact - one of those figures himself).I like the fact that this book displays how mob life is not all what you see in the movies: it's not people making all kinds of money and living the high life. For others like Joe Valachi - there are tough times when you're broke, in jail, or just not getting along with certain people (to the point where it may hurt your street credit). Realize that when your status is scarred in this particular circle, you may wind up dead...There were some rare things mentioned in this book too - where Valachi stated he never abused someone who owed him money. He was a loan shark that didn't believe in raising his hand. He would rather solve the problem in a more business-like manner. There was mention of all the stoolpigeons being held in Westchester County Jail. I didn't realize how many rats there were at that time. It goes to show you that informants were always present, not just what you read in the papers today.This book was a nice easy read and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in reading about a true story of someone growing up on the other side of the tracks where the only education a kid can get is in the street! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History at its best *by R***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2008* The Valachi Papers is a masterfully, in-depth look at the more seedy side of American history. Whether we are willing to admit it or not, the Cosa Nostra was a powerful force in many of this country's most important eras. Lucky Luciano used his influence to protect the New York waterfront during WWII for example. What I love the best about this book in particular is that it is not a romanticized version of a life in the mob. Rather, Mass using Valachi's testimonies and writings, gives a chronology of brutality that spans over 30 years. Prior to engaging this book I had my notions about the mob despite what all of my previous research had indicated. Lets face it, movies like 'the Godfather' and 'Goodfellas' make being a mobster seem pretty appealing if not down right cool. What Maas' work does is dispel those fantasies by showing a man whose life in the mob was rife with turmoil, danger, murder, betrayal and hardship. He was no stranger to the inside of a prison cell. His mob connections, even as a 'made' man, could not shield him from economic hardships and, in many cases, were the source of his problems. Valachi was no more a rat for speaking out than his boss Vito Genovese was a rat for savagely murdering all opposition, real or imagined, in his greedy grasp for more and more power. Maas' work is a factual account that makes no claims. It is the portrait of a man whose life was the very thing that ultimately led to his downfall and the subsequent testimony that would follow. I found this book to be a must read for anyone who fancies themselves a 'student' of mafia history. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/4872982-the-valachi-papers-paperback-march-18-2003](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/4872982-the-valachi-papers-paperback-march-18-2003) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*