"Daddy Joe", Joe Mayer, married Gladys' mother, Ida. He wanted his story told . . . about his love for John's grandmother, Ida, and his exploits as a bootlegger.
This book fulfills that promise, and John proudly brings you Capone's "Fortress West."
Based on stories told to John throughout the years by his grandfather, "Daddy Joe," he brings to life Joe's overwhelming love for his grandmother, how his bootlegging escalates to life threatening jobs working for Capone. Joe's need to protect and care for Ida ~ how he saves Gladys.
JOHN'S BOOKS
GLADYS and CAPONE,
the Untold Story
Prior to his mother's death, John promised to tell the story of her extraordinary life.
How she was put under contract by Universal Studios when she was just sixteen and her rapid rise to stardom. Almost overnight she became the "The Glad Girl" and worshipped by fans worldwide. The stars she knew, the life she led.
She wanted John to finally reveal the truth about her ten-year love affair with Al Capone. How they met, their exciting times together. How he named her "Queen of Two Bunch Palms" his west cost hideaway known as "Fortress West."
