Al Capone Biography

If you read a biography, begin with a brief overview of the book, then describe the different stages of life. When possible, relate the person to historical events, describe the person's character strengths and any obstacles the person overcame

Al Capone A Biography by Luciano Iorizzo is a great biography. Iorizzo gives the reader a very in depth look on Capone's life. He tells us everything from his family life; to how he is known as the infamous criminal known to man. The biography tells us what is true and what is not.

Al Capone is a very interesting man. He came along as Alphonse Capone born in Brooklyn in 1899. His parents, Gabriele and Teresa Capone immigrated to the United states in 1894. Al Capone has 7 siblings. His two oldest siblings, Vincenzo and Raffaele James, immigrated with the parents. Salvatore was born in 1895, then came Al in 1899, the Erminio in 1901, then Umberto in 1906, then Amedio in 1908, then Mafalda in 19122. As soon as Capone turned 18, he got a job as a bouncer adn the Harvard Inn on Coney Island. This is where Capone aquires his three scares on his face. He had just became the MAIN bouncer, and he insulted a woman who then grabbed a bottle opener and left three, large gauges on his face. Capone soon became known as the famous name, "Scarface." In 1919, Al's son was born, Albert Francis (Sonny).

1921 is when Capone's life starts to get interesting. He moves to Chicago, Illinois to work for Johnny Torrio. A year later, Capone is arrested for DWI and carrying a concealed weapon and assault with a vehicle. All charges were dropped. Capone is probably known for his violence. In 1925 and 1927, two people attempted to kill Capone, but he lived and killed them. From 1927 to his death, Capone was know as one the most infamous criminal alive. As you can tell, Capone went through many stages of life. He was a kid like everyone else, but because of a horrible child life, Capone got caught up with the "wrong crew," as some would say, and turned into the man he was known as.

Capone is connected to many historical events. Al was a huge part of the roaring twenties. He was known as a "bootlegger," or a person who sold alcohol illegally. A lot of organized crime, and crime in general, occurred during the roaring twenties. Capone was a huge part. Not only selling alcohol, but also killing and robbing. He will never be forgotten even though he might have been one of the worst men alive. Capone has his name in history forever.

Even though Capone was a horrible person, he had many strengths. Capone was a very strong man. After a horrible child life, he had to go off on his own, and eventually his parents died. He found ways, not good ways, to make money. This shows how smart and strong he is. Capone also overcame many obstacles. He survived many times from people attempting to kill him. He also had to go through life alone because either he wasn't in touch with his family, or they died. Alphonse Capone is a very intriguing man for all that he has done. Events from killing, robing, pimping, and bootlegging. Also, his family life is just as interesting. The fact that both of his parents died early in his life, and that he had 7 siblings.