Up by the Bootstraps by Sean M. McWeeney – FBI & Mafia Memoir, Hardcover

Up by the Bootstraps | Sean McWeeney FBI Mafia Memoir

True FBI memoir: from Chicago's West Side to fighting the Mafia, including the Carlo Gambino case. By Sean M. McWeeney. Used – Like New.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

From Chicago's West Side to the FBI

Up by the Bootstraps tells the remarkable true story of Sean M. McWeeney—from his upbringing on Chicago's tough West Side to his distinguished career fighting organized crime with the FBI.

Faced with a choice between crime and justice at a young age, McWeeney chose justice. His memoir follows his service as a U.S. Navy officer, his FBI career from 1965 to 1988, and his involvement in major investigations targeting American Mafia organizations.

Inside the Fight Against Organized Crime

McWeeney offers a firsthand look at the FBI's efforts to dismantle powerful organized crime families across the United States. His career included serving as an Organized Crime supervisor in New York and participating in the case that led to the arrest of Gambino crime family boss Carlo Gambino. After retiring from the FBI, he founded Corporate Risk International, an international security company that handled hundreds of kidnapping, hostage, and extortion cases.

What You'll Discover

• McWeeney's early life on Chicago's West Side
• His service as a U.S. Navy officer
• His transition into a career with the FBI
• Firsthand experiences investigating organized crime
• The FBI's campaign against major American Mafia families
• His involvement in the Carlo Gambino investigation
• The founding of Corporate Risk International
• International kidnapping and extortion negotiations
• Personal reflections on family, determination, and public service

Perfect For
Readers of true crime and Mafia history · Fans of FBI and law-enforcement memoirs · Readers interested in American organized crime · Military and public-service history enthusiasts · Students of criminal justice and security · Anyone who enjoys remarkable real-life career stories

About the Author

Sean M. McWeeney earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from DePaul University and an MBA from the University of Rhode Island. He served as a U.S. Navy officer before joining the FBI, where he worked from 1965 to 1988. Following his FBI career, he founded Corporate Risk International, a security firm specializing in complex international kidnapping, hostage, and extortion incidents.

Book Details

• Full Title: Up by the Bootstraps: A Story of the Life and FBI Career of the Author and His Extraordinary Battle Against the American Mafia
• Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co.
• Publication Date: August 25, 2023
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Dimensions: 6 × 0.81 × 9 inches
• Book Weight: 1.37 lb
• Genres: Memoir, Biography, True Crime, FBI History, Organized Crime
• Condition: Used – Like New

Condition Statement

Used – Like New: This pre-owned hardcover is in excellent condition with minimal signs of handling. The pages are clean and intact, and the binding remains secure. Please review the product images for the exact condition of the cover, spine, edges, and dust jacket, if included.