Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New Yorks violent and feared Colombo crime family. Intelligent, handsome and ambitious, he quickly rose within the ranks of organized crime. Franzese at his most affluent generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. Fourteen law enforcement agencies poured money into a taskforce with a sole objectivebring down the sophisticated young mobster. It was a life filled with power, luxury and deadly violence. Then an innocent young woman walked into Michaels life. Her exotic beauty captivated him. Her faith in God brought him home. Come along on Michaels journeyfrom the mob, to prison, to a brave new life. Its a story that will inspire you and give you hope. Its a story with a powerful lesson: No one is so bad that they cant be forgivenlife can begin again.
Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New Yorks violent and feared Colombo crime family. Intelligent, handsome and ambitious, he quickly rose within the ranks of organized crime. Franzese at his most affluent generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. Fourteen law enforcement agencies poured money into a taskforce with a sole objectivebring down the sophisticated young mobster. It was a life filled with power, luxury and deadly violence. Then an innocent young woman walked into Michaels life. Her exotic beauty captivated him. Her faith in God brought him home. Come along on Michaels journeyfrom the mob, to prison, to a brave new life. Its a story that will inspire you and give you hope. Its a story with a powerful lesson: No one is so bad that they cant be forgivenlife can begin again.
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