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Prodigal Father, Pagan Son : Growing up Inside the Dangerous World of the Pagans Motorcycle Club by Kerrie Droban and Anthony "LT" Menginie (2011, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312576544
ISBN-139780312576547
eBay Product ID (ePID)92956611
Product Key Features
Book TitleProdigal Father, Pagan Son : Growing Up inside the Dangerous World of the Pagans Motorcycle Club
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicGeneral, Popular Culture, Organized Crime
IllustratorYes
GenreTrue Crime, Social Science
AuthorKerrie Droban, Anthony "Lt" Menginie
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight3.5 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-041292
ReviewsA down-and-dirty memoir that should appeal to readers of such books as Sonny Barger's Hell's Angel (2001) and Hunter Thompson's classic Hell's Angels (1967)., "A down-and-dirty memoir that should appeal to readers of such books as Sonny Barger's Hell's Angel (2001) and Hunter Thompson's classic Hell's Angels (1967)." Kirkus Reviews "One of the most extraordinary true crime autobiographies." Sydney Morning Herald "Gritty and real, tragic and brutal. The book is filled with powerful characters. A compelling read...not for the sqeamish." MotorcycleUSA.com "Any general-interest lending library will find this an involving, moving memoir!" Midwest Book Review "The raw honesty and horrendous recounts of events give readers a sense of empathy, and you can't help but imagine the travesties that the character endures as a young boy.... Prodigal Father, Pagan Son is written with emotion, detail and brilliant imagery. The book is able to capture the audience with authenticity and believability." NomadsLeathers.com "This is a one-of-a-kind true tale of being born into madness . . . and of rising above it.Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Betrayed and Capture " D elves into the secret underworld of 'one-percenter' clubs and delivers a candid and fascinating look at one man's search for brotherhood amid a life of dysfunction and abuse."Jack Ballentine, author of Murder for Hire: My Life as the Country's Most Successful Undercover Agent, "A down-and-dirty memoir that should appeal to readers of such books as Sonny Barger's Hell's Angel (2001) and Hunter Thompson's classic Hell's Angels (1967)." -Kirkus Reviews "One of the most extraordinary true crime autobiographies." -Sydney Morning Herald "Gritty and real, tragic and brutal. The book is filled with powerful characters. A compelling read...not for the sqeamish." - MotorcycleUSA.com "Any general-interest lending library will find this an involving, moving memoir!" -Midwest Book Review "The raw honesty and horrendous recounts of events give readers a sense of empathy, and you can't help but imagine the travesties that the character endures as a young boy.... Prodigal Father, Pagan Son is written with emotion, detail and brilliant imagery. The book is able to capture the audience with authenticity and believability." - NomadsLeathers.com "This is a one-of-a-kind true tale of being born into madness . . . and of rising above it.-Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Betrayed and Capture " D elves into the secret underworld of 'one-percenter' clubs and delivers a candid and fascinating look at one man's search for brotherhood amid a life of dysfunction and abuse."-Jack Ballentine, author of Murder for Hire: My Life as the Country's Most Successful Undercover Agent, "A down-and-dirty memoir that should appeal to readers of such books as Sonny Barger's Hell's Angel (2001) and Hunter Thompson's classic Hell's Angels (1967)." -Kirkus Reviews "Gritty and real, tragic and brutal. The book is filled with powerful characters. A compelling read...not for the sqeamish." - MotorcycleUSA.com "This is a one-of-a-kind true tale of being born into madness . . . and of rising above it.-Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Betrayed and Capture " D elves into the secret underworld of 'one-percenter' clubs and delivers a candid and fascinating look at one man's search for brotherhood amid a life of dysfunction and abuse."-Jack Ballentine, author of Murder for Hire: My Life as the Country's Most Successful Undercover Agent, D elves into the secret underworld of 'one-percenter' clubs and delivers a candid and fascinating look at one man's search for brotherhood amid a life of dysfunction and abuse., Gritty and real, tragic and brutal. The book is filled with powerful characters. A compelling read...not for the sqeamish., The raw honesty and horrendous recounts of events give readers a sense of empathy, and you can't help but imagine the travesties that the character endures as a young boy.... Prodigal Father, Pagan Son is written with emotion, detail and brilliant imagery. The book is able to capture the audience with authenticity and believability., "Many readers may not know the Pagans, but the motorcycle club, founded in the late 1950s, is sort of the East Coast version of the Hells Angels, and its turf wars have been violent and bloody. Menginie, this book's primary author, is the son of the former president of the Pagans' Philadelphia chapter, who by the time he was eight years old was in prison on drug charges. With his mother also gone (she walked out), he was pretty much raised by the Pagans. It was not an idyllic life for a boy, unless you consider sex, drugs, and violence good influences on the young. Things became even more complicated when, upon his release from prison, Menginie's father jumped ship and joined the Hells Angels. Menginie was faced with a tough choice: stay with his informally adopted family, or join his father and risk retribution from the Pagans. A down-and-dirty memoir that should appeal to readers of such books as Sonny Barger's Hell's Angel (2001) and Hunter Thompson's classic Hell's Angels (1967). " - Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal364.106/60974811
SynopsisWinner of the USA Book News National Book Award for Best Nonfiction True Crime and Best Memoir/Autobiography By the time he was thirteen, he already had attended thirteen funerals. Abandoned by his mother, and with his father, "Mangy" Menginie--president of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, Philadelphia chapter--in jail, Anthony "LT" Menginie is raised inside the Pagans and inducted into a life of sex, violence, drugs, and organized crime. In Mangy's absence, LT finds a father figure in the Saint, a club member who helps teach him the difference between the club members you respect and those you fear. The author recounts the power struggles that occur when Mangy is released from jail and tries to resume his role as father and president. Soon all hell breaks loose when Mangy betrays the club by going over to the rival Hells Angels, helping to touch off the "Biker Wars" in Philadelphia. The chapter's new president grooms LT to one day confront his father for his treachery. Faced with an impossible decision, LT has to decide where his loyalties lie. "Prodigal Father, Pagan Son" is a voyeuristic glimpse into the shocking and hypnotic underworld of notorious "one-percenter" biker clubs, hit men, drug dealers, and the other individuals who operate under no other rules than the "club code." But more than this, Menginie's story is the gritty and powerful true tale of surviving amid personal trials and tragedies, and of one man's determination to escape to a better life. ", Winner of the USA Book News National Book Award for Best Nonfiction True Crime and Best Memoir/Autobiography By the time he was thirteen, he already had attended thirteen funerals. Abandoned by his mother, and with his father, "Mangy" Menginie--president of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, Philadelphia chapter--in jail, Anthony "LT" Menginie is raised inside the Pagans and inducted into a life of sex, violence, drugs, and organized crime. In Mangy's absence, LT finds a father figure in the Saint, a club member who helps teach him the difference between the club members you respect...and those you fear. The author recounts the power struggles that occur when Mangy is released from jail and tries to resume his role as father and president. Soon all hell breaks loose when Mangy betrays the club by going over to the rival Hells Angels, helping to touch off the "Biker Wars" in Philadelphia. The chapter's new presidentgrooms LT to one day confront his father for his treachery. Faced with an impossible decision, LT has to decide where his loyalties lie. Prodigal Father, Pagan Son is a voyeuristic glimpse into the shocking and hypnotic underworld of notorious "one-percenter" biker clubs, hit men, drug dealers, and the other individuals who operate under no other rules than the "club code." But more than this, Menginie's story is the gritty and powerful true tale of surviving amid personal trials and tragedies, and of one man's determination to escape to a better life.
LC Classification NumberHV6439.U7P47 2011
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- 14 May, 2019
Born into it...
Very interesting read. Surprising it hasn't been made into a movie yet. The author lived one hellish childhood and it followed him into adulthood. The outlaw biker lifestyle is a hard one.... this poor kid never had a chance.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Jun, 2018
Prodigal father Pagan son
Damn good book, a real look Inside the real out law motorcycle club worldVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
