- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (2 Oct 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099699516
- ISBN-13: 978-0099699514
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 121,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Freddie Foreman provides an account of his activities as a prominent figure in London's underworld from the 1960s, when his associates included the Kray gang and the Great Train Robbers.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
An absolutely stunning book written in the words and vernacular of the man. A book I re-read constantly and enjoy every time; Freddie puts names and faces to some of crime's most notorious moments. One of the few autobiographies I have read that actually helps put you inside the mind and life of the person; instead of just being a cold rehash of who what and where. Strangely enough Freddie comes across as being a rogue but a lovable one! maybe it is just his way of telling the tale but the personality of the man shines through. Not that his many bad deeds should be forgiven or forgotten but it does give a clear and interesting insight into the man and his motivations.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This book is one of the best crime books I have ever read, Fred goes into detail about his early days, his life of theft and robberies and how he helped the Kray twins on the murders of Frank Mitchell and Jack "the Hat" McVitie.
A great book for anyone interested in the London underworld.
A great book for anyone interested in the London underworld.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A great read, excellently written. A great insight. Very touching in parts, almost doing Fred's bird with him in Leicester. Yuk! How can a man stand it? I got the impression that much was left untold about some of the 'blags'. Some of the villainy was exceptionally clever - but what a waste of a capable man! Especially all those years in nick. I have a sad picture of rows of cells with men wasting away inside them. Readers should note that when you rob insurance companies, banks or any other 'public company', it's us who pays - Joe Bloggs - with higher premiums - not the insurance companies, banks etc!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Mean Machine
What a book on a lifetime of crime from a man who comes across as everyone's favourate grandad! Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2006 by tom daly
I DARE YOU TO PUT IT DOWN FOR 1 HOUR!
Honestly,it is one of those books that when you have started to read,you just want to continue. It is a frank and very infomative review of those underworld days of the 60's and... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2000
NICE ONE FRED!
This is a great book, which has given me endless success and opportunities to play off of the family name. Read more
Published on 19 April 2000
An absolute 'christmas cracker'
I got this book for christmas and it's safe to say that I now have the upmost "Respect" for Freddie Foreman, I find him and his life fascinating. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2000
Brilliant
This is a fantastic book - I was gripped from the first page! Having read books about Mr Foreman's contemporaries such as the Krays, Frankie fraser, and Lenny Mclean to name a few... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 1999
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