Title: Hoffa and the mob
Product review: Moldea's book definitely has a tone. There's a point early on where he states fairly flatly that the best thing Hoffa ever did for the Teamsters was disappear. Clearly, this isn't the place if you're looking for a psychological profile of Hoffa.However, it *is* the place to look if what you're looking for is a history of the relationships between the Teamsters, organized crime, Robert Kennedy and Castro. A fascinating look at the web of power that bound these players together.Moldea has a reputation for dedication and honesty, and the work here bears that reputation out. The writing is detailed and passionate. What I liked best was how clearly it communicated issues internal to the Teamsters. It's a very complicated subject, and to understand it you have to understand things like the role of owner-operators. Moldea reduced that complexity for the uninitiated, a formidible task.
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