A review by perch15
The Good Mothers: The True Story of the Women Who Took on the World's Most Powerful Mafia by Alex Perry
4.0
I stumbled across a song called "'Ndrangheta Allotment" by Meatraffle on Spotify (great song, you should listen to it). Several hours in the Google black hole later this book book was purchased and I was on my way.
I thought this was a fascinating look into a criminal organization that, until now, I knew very little about. I think things began to get a bit repetitive in the second half of the book, and different stylistic choices may have helped to keep me more engaged. The complex nature of the lives 'Ndrangheta women were forced to lead--and the courage they showed in turning State's evidence--is both heartbreaking and life-affirming at the same time. I can't begin to imagine what it must be like to grow up in such a regressive, crime-filled environment.
In any event, I wholeheartedly recommend this, particularly if you're fan of mob/mafia history.
I thought this was a fascinating look into a criminal organization that, until now, I knew very little about. I think things began to get a bit repetitive in the second half of the book, and different stylistic choices may have helped to keep me more engaged. The complex nature of the lives 'Ndrangheta women were forced to lead--and the courage they showed in turning State's evidence--is both heartbreaking and life-affirming at the same time. I can't begin to imagine what it must be like to grow up in such a regressive, crime-filled environment.
In any event, I wholeheartedly recommend this, particularly if you're fan of mob/mafia history.