The Good, the Bad, and the Forgiven

Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York’s violent and feared Colombo crime family. Intelligent, handsome and ambitious, he quickly rose within the ranks of organized crime. Franzese at his most affluent generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. Fourteen law enforcement agencies poured money into a taskforce with a sole objective—bring down the sophisticated young mobster.

Then an innocent young woman walked into Michael’s life. Her exotic beauty captivated him. Her faith in God brought him home.

Come along on Michael’s journey—from the mob, to prison, to a brave new life. It’s a story that will inspire you and give you hope. It’s a story with a powerful lesson: No one is so bad that they can’t be forgiven—life can begin again.