Many thanks to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and Andrew Gross for the opportunity to read his latest book. If you aren't familiar with Andrew Gross' work - you need to be! His books are always wonderful and typically teach you some part of history that really stays with you.
This book takes us back to the Depression and the garment industry in NYC, where the mobs disguise themselves as union people and own the companies. Three brothers - Sol, Harry and Morris - have to earn a living when their father dies to help their mom take care of the rest of the kids. Sol is the bright one who wants a career as an accountant. Harry has struggled since a childhood accident where he feels at fault and ends up with the wrong crowd. Morris is the tough one - he talks himself into a job in a garment factory at the age of 12 and works his way up to own the company. As fights with the union mobs increase, the brothers become at odds with each other.
A suspenseful, rich book that is based on Gross' family history - don't miss it!
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