The Fixer

The Notorious Life of a Front-Page Bail Bondsman

De: Ira Judelson

Narrado por: Pete Simonelli

From New York's foremost bail bondsman with "over $30 million on the street" comes the story of a modern-day "fixer" who walks a fine line between hustler and humanitarian with clients ranging from the rich and famous to the mafia and gangs of New York. With from-the-gut prose, Ira Judelson sheds light on the highs and lows of the bondsman life. But Judelson is no process server. He sees himself as a sort of modern day "macher" - using his juice as a bail bondsman to help friends old and new out of jams wherever he can. He is also a keenly observant and wildly charismatic insider who’s seen it all.

Prepare to be shocked, but also informed in The Fixer as Judelson reveals the unwritten laws of the courtroom and even prison - not to mention the shameless activities of his unbelievable list of clients, including former New York Giants Plaxico Burress and Lawrence Taylor; rappers Ol' Dirty Bastard, Ja Rule, Lil' Wayne, and DMX; comedian Katt Williams; notorious Manhattan madam Kristin Davis; and former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn. You'll see why the New York Times describes Judelson as "an inevitable entry in the BlackBerrys of New York defense lawyers, an ATM for desperate rappers, actors, athletes, executives, and madams with pocketbooks much fatter than his."

The Fixer is a rollicking narrative that follows Judelson as he learns the ins and outs of the down-and-dirty world of bonds: which judge might let you slide, which ones have zero tolerance, which lawyers do pro bono for the right case, and the cops and DAs who believe in second chances. Judelson illuminates a world almost entirely opaque to the general public, but also entertains and informs with the inside scoop on the underbelly of the justice system.

©2014 Ira Judelson (P)2014 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Entertaining very entertaining

Very few books that I have listen to have kept me this entertained I laughed out loud on several occasions. I listened to it everywhere I went I couldn't put it down. I hope Ira writes another with the same narrator.

Cool stories

Much of the audible story was super interesting. Little slow at the end. I enjoyed listening to the end, however. Highly recommended.

Free for a Fee

Gritty, insightful ,compelling- couldn’t put it down. An interesting take on a world so few of us know about.

Luck meets hardwork

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book if only for the look into how being a bail bonds person can take up a lot of time. I.J. stumbled into his line of work but I guess the lesson learned is don't give up.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fixer?

I.J. Getting into the suit that was a little small. My cousin Vinny all over again great visualization !

Which character – as performed by Pete Simonelli – was your favorite?

I am not sure of a favorite b/c this was an auto biography and I don't know and have never heard I.J. speak.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed at parts and I could feel a sense of pride at the description of the birth of his kids that made a warm moment.

Any additional comments?

Really good book, if only to hear of the peripheral inner workings of a bail bonds man. The nuts and bolts are not here.