Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, we have a captivating interview with Jack Amato, the author of "A Father's Belief," a book about his life in Sicily and his journey to the United States. Jack shares his experiences growing up in the fishing town of Carini and the matchmaking that led his family to immigrate to the US. He discusses his father's work as a fisherman and the challenges they faced in their hometown. Moving on to his life in the United States, Jack talks about his early years in school and the language barriers he had to overcome as an immigrant. He also touches upon the presence of the mafia in Sicily and the admiration for the folk hero Salvatore Giuliano. The episode concludes with a preview of the second part of the interview. In the next episode, Jack goes deeper into his experiences in the US, including his interactions with influential figures from the Bonanno family. He tells how Bonanno boss Rusty Rastelli and his family took a liking to this young Sicilian boy. He informs us how Joe Massino took a dislike to him and hounded him to "kick up" even when he moved out to Long Island and started a business. Listeners are reminded to pay attention to motorcycles on the streets and provided with resources for PTSD and addiction support.

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