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Son of Scarface

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Son of Scarface: A Memoir by the Grandson of Al Capone
AuthorChris W. Knight
PublisherSeven Locks Press
Pages294
ISBN978-0615156651
OCLC191702872

Son of Scarface: A Memoir by the Grandson of Al Capone is an autobiography by Chris W. Knight, who alleges that his father was the hidden son of gangster Al Capone.[1]

Synopsis

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The autobiography chronicles the author’s broken childhood as he uncovers family secrets that his abusive mother attempted to keep him and his sister from pursuing.[2][3][4]

As an adult he seeks the truth about both his grandfather and his father,[3] who used a fraudulent birth certificate.[4] After years of genealogical research and interviews of close family friends Chris Knight concludes that his father is a hidden son of Al Capone.[4][5]

Author

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Chris W. Knight.[4][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ Chicago Sun-Times Interview with the author
  2. ^ United Press International, Inc. (2008), Al Capone's grandson releases memoir, retrieved 2011-07-31
  3. ^ a b Tasho, Ken (2008), "Son of Scarface: A Memoir by the Grandson of Al Capone", EDGE, retrieved 2011-07-31
  4. ^ a b c d "Al Capone's Gay Grandson Speaks". Gay/Lesbian News. 2008-02-27. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
  5. ^ Miami Herald Cites author as grandson of Al Capone Archived July 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Fargen, Jessica (2009-03-14). "Man seeks DNA to prove he's a Capone: Fleshing out Scarface ties". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
  7. ^ Johnson, Jeff (2008-02-10). "Grandkid to the gangster". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2009-12-09.