I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa

I almost quit this book after the first chapter. It was tedious, trying to figure out who all the various individuals are that are mentioned. I am so glad I continued. Although some middle parts drag on, from Chapter 28 on it is an emotional ride and well worth waiting for. I learned so much about the mafia from this book, their lingo and their strategizing. It is hard to listen to the cold, calcuated way that individuals are disposed of in order to clear the path for another individual's rise to power. But to hear the life of a mafioso in his own words and the ultimate toll it eventually exacts on his conscience is riveting. Don't give up on this book if you initially get tangled up in all the characters described. It is well worth your time. This is the first review of an audiobook I have ever written, but felt the need to express its worth. I am still haunted by this book.

great story with a real final ending . this is one of the better mob related books that i have read\heard . the narrator gave an excellent reading . give a try , you will enjoy it .

I love a mob story, and this is the real thing. Every bit as suspenseful and well-written as a best-selling novel, this true confession weaves a web of corruption and violence throughout the most powerful union in the country. The ties to top government officials, legislators, FBI, and even the President is so well researched and documented, it will leave you questioning everything you ever believed about our government. The human portrait of this very real hit-man as a husband, father, and friend made me see him as likeable, and in the end, tragic. Scott Brick's narration is perfect for this book.

I found this book to be very interesting. It is my understanding that this in one of the best sellers at our local book store.
Living in Northeastern Pennsylvania (Where Bufalino lived) I heard a lot about the Bufalino family, this book appears to accurate

Frank Sheeran, a close friend of Hoffa confesses to killing him. It gives a facinating bio of Sherran and how he became friends and a confidante of Hoffa. It takes alot of historical events from the 60s and 70s and gives them a facinating context I never before considered.

Well told and easy to listen to. I was attracted to the book as I like Scott Brick's narration. Not the best on audible, though way up there.

This is an incredibly relevent illuminating peice of history that in the end - asks so many more questions that it answers. I look forward to the film which great anticipation but think perhaps to do the material justice, this could only be done in a trilogy - or perhaps a historical series for PBS. Just a terriffic book ... reads like fiction.

I doubt we'll ever really know what happened to Jimmy Hoffa but this book gives a pretty solid account from some reliable sources.

The history behind Hoffa vanishing was interesting. The character development and dynamics/interaction between each kept me listening.

Simply incredible story. I learned about it by reading that Martin Scorsese is filming this story and is calling it "The Irishman." This is one of the most interesting stories I've heard in a long time.

I'm always looking for a great- or good audible read. this book did not disappoint.
This was another expertly done audible selection. The narration was perfect, the story was gripping, and as a non-fiction fan this was a perfect book for me. I am now less confused about the disappearance of James Hoffa, including the ending scenario. There are also JFK tie in's. You cannot discount this book.
This book is well worth the one credit.

I can say I believe I know what happened to Jimmy Hoffa now, so this book hits its mark. Scott Brick does a nice job of delivering the flavor of organized crime in America. If you keep in mind this book is told from the perspective of one man and isn't meant to be unbiased commentary on the merits of Jimmy Hoffa and the Labor Movement in America, you'll find this an interesting and disturbing account of the American underbelly. The second half become repetitive, but the epilogue adds value to the overall believablility of the tale and helps to remind the reader of the perspective issue. Recommended!