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- 304 pages
- Reading time
- 11 hours
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Set in an L.A. delicatessen, the narrative revolves around Brooklyn natives reminiscing about their past, particularly focusing on the colorful and brutal world of Jewish gangsters. Rich Cohen vividly brings to life figures like Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, and the notorious Abe "Kid Twist" Reles, blending personal anecdotes with historical context. The discussions touch on themes of identity, nostalgia, and the gritty realities of organized crime, offering a captivating glimpse into a unique cultural legacy.
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Tough Jews, Rich Cohen
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Tough Jews
- Subtitle
- Fathers, Sons, and Gangster Dreams
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rich Cohen
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780375705472
- Description
- Set in an L.A. delicatessen, the narrative revolves around Brooklyn natives reminiscing about their past, particularly focusing on the colorful and brutal world of Jewish gangsters. Rich Cohen vividly brings to life figures like Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, and the notorious Abe "Kid Twist" Reles, blending personal anecdotes with historical context. The discussions touch on themes of identity, nostalgia, and the gritty realities of organized crime, offering a captivating glimpse into a unique cultural legacy.