An autobiographical account of the life of Mafia Boss Joseph Bonanno, discussing his childhood, illegal entry into the United States, his involvement in the New York underworld, and other related topics.
Drawing on her diaries and journals written from the time she was 12 until she was almost 20, the author depicts her life as daughter of a well-to-do-upstate New York family and her determination to become a writer despite her family's objections.
Examines the American response to French philosopher and author Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist thought, exploring the reasons why many American philosophers initially rejected Sartre's ideas, and discussing how they eventually began to attract positive attention.
Biography of the author, editor, and professor looking at his education, personal and professional relationships, and examines his contribution to the American literary and intellectual community of his time.
