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Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir

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Nick Smeriglio
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Ratings
Book
5
Narrator
4
Release Date
May 27, 2025
Duration
11 hours 13 minutes
Summary
The true story of 'Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir' follows an ordinary family's extraordinary life under the protection of the infamous Chicago Outfit. Take an acid trip down memory lane with brothers Jeffrey and Michael Gentile, Jr. as they discover a parallel world hidden behind a suburban facade. For them, 'The Wonder Years' collides with 'The Sopranos.' Hoodlums and gangsters filter in and out of their lives and home and easily as the milkman and the mailman. In their world, the guy who robs the bakery is as respected as the guy who bakes the bread. Blame it on the company they keep. Their father grew up among the next generation of post-Capone Chicago mobsters and kept them as trusted friends and honorary uncles to his children for the rest of his life. Mike Gentile, Sr. wasn’t IN the mob, but he was NEAR it – mob adjacent. 'Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir' presents a who’s who of Chicago crime bosses – Tony Accardo, Frank Nitti, Sam Giancana, Joe Lombardo, and an assortment of hoodlums, gangsters, bone breakers, loan sharks, and second-story guys, with celebrity cameo appearances by Frank Sinatra, Leo Durocher, Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Joan Collins, Liza Minnelli, and Elizabeth Taylor. For the Gentile brothers, living mob adjacent delivers benefits and teaches lessons. Grab a front- row seat to as much real-life mob drama as a Martin Scorsese/Francis Ford Coppola movie marathon.

“A fascinating book…a fascinating read. Mob Adjacent will open your eyes.” – Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune

“You cannot put it down. You want a Netflix series, this is it.” -- Roe Conn, WGN Radio

“These stories by the Gentile brothers deserve the full cinematic treatment. Mob Adjacent is the real deal.” – Gino Cafarelli, Filmmaker, Author, Actor
Reviews
Profile Avatar Mary F. Jun 2025

Not just a story. It is real life memories told without all the gore and lore of Hollywood mafioso. Told from a time when it was sometimes hard to distinguish between the good guys and the “bad” guys, because the so called bad guys were just like you and me, in most respects. The culture of the close knit Italian extended family is beautifully described for those not lucky enough to have experienced it! If you were one of the lucky ones, you will be smiling and shaking your head in agreement as you wind your way through the book recalling your own similar family dynamic. Full of historical mob history and told from a new and fresh perspective. Read to believe!

Profile Avatar R S. Jun 2025

"Mob Adjacent" isn’t just another true crime story—it's a deeply personal, vivid, and often astonishing look into the shadowy periphery of the mob world. Narrated with a perfect blend of grit and wit, this audiobook draws you in from the first sentence and doesn’t let go.What makes this audiobook stand out is its unique perspective. Rather than focusing on high-ranking mobsters or bloody turf wars, Mob Adjacent tells the story of what it’s like to live just outside that world—close enough to feel the heat, but never fully in the flames. It’s about family, loyalty, identity, and the uneasy balance between respect and fear.The narrator delivers the story with authenticity and charm, capturing every nuance of the author’s voice and experiences. You can hear the tension, the humor, and the humanity in every chapter, making the listening experience feel intimate and raw.Whether you're a die-hard mafia history buff or just someone who appreciates a well-told story about complex relationships and moral gray areas, Mob Adjacent is a must-listen. It's fast-paced, fascinating, and often darkly funny—a true standout in the true crime genre.Highly recommended for fans of The Sopranos, Goodfellas, or My Father the Godfather. This is the mob story you didn’t know you needed.

Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir

Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir

Author: Michael Gentile Jr.
Read by: Nick Smeriglio
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