Al Capone: Stories My Grandmother Told Me

by Diane Patricia Capone

"At last! An engrossingly honest insider's tale of the part of Al Capone's life that mattered most to him, life with his wife, son, and four granddaughters. Diane Patricia Capone, the granddaughter who was with him almost every day throughout his final years, has supplemented her childhood memories with many previously unknown revelations told to her as an adult by her father and grandmother, Al's beloved wife, Mae, and with her readings in the extensive private diaries kept by her own mother, Diana Casey Capone. It is a fascinating tale, and must-reading for anyone who wishes to understand the complex life of the legendary American icon who was Al Capone."

-Deirdre Bair received the National Book Award among her many honors, and is the author most recently of Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend.


"This is an important, heartfelt story, told honestly and solidly organized around the lives of Alphonse Capone, his wife, and his direct descendants. It answers a number of major historical questions and has a credibility which readers will immediately recognize because it is written by Al Capone's granddaughter Diane. It is based on what her grandmother, Mae Capone, told her in many conversations they had over the years, and it is supported by various documents in the family's possession, other evidence (including DNA tests), and personal photos. As much as this book needed to be written, it needs to be read. It is the first of its kind - a factual account of Al Capone's personal life by one of his relatives."

-John J. Binder, author of Al Capone's Beer Wars and The Chicago Outfit.

For the first time, the true stories of Al Capone's private life written by his granddaughter, Diane Patricia Capone. Now living with her husband in the Sierra Foothills of North California, Diane is sharing her grandparent's story. After a lifetime of keeping quiet about their private lives, she shares about passion, betrayal, heartbreak and ultimately, hope, forgiveness and a love that never died.

Genres: Nonfiction

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 13, 2019

Reviews

[Traxy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to learn more about Al Capone as a person, and not just a gangster, this book is incredible. It's a shame he isn't often portrayed with any accuracy on film.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read more books about Al Capone than I can count and this book answers all of the questions I've had for years. It is an intimate look at the person he was when he wasn't "working" and I loved learning more about his family and their relationships with him. It was like a book full of missing puzzle pieces. Hooray!

[Mary Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hero or Villain?

Al Capone was a familiar name while I was growing up a couple hours north of Chicago. A legend that inspired both awe and disgust.
This is such an interesting biography written by his granddaughter. I’m glad to know he has a spiritual rebirth while in prison that continued after his release. Such an interesting man.

[Shyli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book written by Al Capone's granddaughter. It gives insight into his family life and how his actions affected them.