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Title:
Being Oscar [DAISY talking book] : from mob lawyer to Mayor of Las Vegas, only in America
Publication Date:
2016
Publication Information:
Carson City : Nevada Talking Book Services, Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records, 2016.
Physical Description:
1 computer optical disc (10 hr.) : sound ; 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
Former Las Vegas mayor Goodman provides an entertaining version of his extravagant life. The criminal defense attorney shares the stories and cases of his epic life. He was a lawyer for 35 years until he ran for mayor of Las Vegas in 1999 and was elected and served as mayor of Las Vegas for the next 12 years. Being Oscar straightforwardly tells the never-before-disclosed details of his service to a Who's Who of mob bosses such as Meyer Lanksy, Anthony 'Tony the Ant' Spilotro, Nick Civella, Vinny 'The Animal' Ferrara and 'Crazy' Phil Leonetti. 2013.
General Note:
Digital audiobook in DAISY format.
Performers:
Narrated by: Lila Halpern.
Contents:
Las Vegas. The man and the brand ; Never back down ; What they don't teach in law school ; Playing fast and loose -- Goodfellas. The Black Book ; Heavyweights I have known ; A nineteen-minute defense ; I never represented a rat ; A visit to the Mustang Ranch ; IBM, not FBI -- City Hall. From mob lawyer to Mayor ; Bitten by the bug ; A river in the desert ; Problems with the President ; Fun in the Playboy Suite ; To Rome, with showgirls ; Benevolent dictator ; All in the family.
Technical Details:
Plays on DAISY talking book players and software only; DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression rate 32.
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Language:
English
Audience:
Female narrator.
