Sal Polisi

I'm hesitant to review this book, subject to possible repercussions. Just kidding of course. This book is a tell all of former Mob connected soldier Sal Polisi affectionately know as Sally Ubbatz. Ubbatz meaning whacko. Sal turned informant late in his career and testified against John Gotti in the trial he was acquitted before finally being convicted through the turn of Sammy Gravano.

Though the book was entertaining at times, if one can describe things of this nature in that way, it left me wondering in light of the author and his character how much was the gospel truth. He was active in the mob during its wild times of the 60's and 70's and knew many of the characters that were depicted in the popular movie, "Goodfellas."

Sal pleads throughout the book he came to realize how destructive and despicable his life was in what is termed The Life. Yet even after a number of these awakenings, from a prison term, to his drug dealings, and even a shot at some semi-legitimate businesses, he always seems to gravitate back to the means that got him what he needed, money. His conclusion being this drive for money not only is was drove the mob but for the most part drives everyone else to do what it takes, and in some cases whatever it takes to secure the green goddess.… (mehr)