Frogs and Snails and Mobster Tales - Paperback

by Cindy L. Carter (Author), Robert J. Teitelbaum (Author)

Frogs and Snails and Mobster Tales takes readers on an intimate childhood journey as the son of Al Capone's attorney, Abe Teitelbaum, struggled to survive abuse and neglect while a carousel of mobsters rotated through his confused life. It reveals how an innocent child struggled to develop resilience in an environment ripe with greed and entitlement. Robert has dedicated his life to helping those in extreme need. Behind the veil of "Frogs and Snails and Mobster Tales: Growing up in Al Capone's Shadow" was a family who was steeped in a deceit, crimes and abuse. This is a critical account of childhood pain. Even more importantly, it brings courage and support to many survivors. - Dave Pelzer - #1 New York Times best-selling author: "A Child Called It" and recipient of the National Jefferson Award. "A wonderfully written account of one man's story about surviving mobsters and monsters haunting memories of abuse and shame. Read on and this book will provide important t life changing lessons about resilience, recover from those who can torture wounded souls. I highly recommended this book." - John Lee - best-selling author of "The flying Boy."