Son of Scarface
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| Author(s) | Chris W. Knight |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Non-Fiction, True Crime, Autobiography |
| Publisher | New Era |
| Publication date | 2008 |
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| Pages | 291 pp |
| ISBN | 9780615156651 |
| OCLC Number | 191702872 |
| LC Classification | HV6248.C17 K55 2008 |
Son of Scarface: A Memoir by the Grandson of Al Capone is an autobiography by Chris W. Knight, who alleges that his grandfather was the gangster Al Capone.[1]
[edit] Synopsis
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 the help of private investigators, Chris Knight concludes that he is the actual living grandson of Al Capone.[4][5]
[edit] Author
Chris W. Knight, who also goes by Chris Knight Capone, is seeking DNA samples from Capone to conclusively prove his family relationship.[4][6] He has also speculated that Al Capone was gay.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ Chicago Sun-Times - interview with the author
- ^ United Press International, Inc. (2008), Al Capone's grandson releases memoir, http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2008/02/26/Al-Capones-grandson-releases-memoir/UPI-34421204059965/, retrieved 2011-07-31
- ^ a b Tasho, Ken (2008), "Son of Scarface: A Memoir by the Grandson of Al Capone", EDGE, http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=books&sc2=reviews&sc3=biography&id=53152, retrieved 2011-07-31
- ^ a b c d "Al Capone's Gay Grandson Speaks". Gay/Lesbian News. 2008-02-27. http://www.bgay.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=229&Itemid=23. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ Miami Herald - Cites author as grandson of Al Capone[dead link]
- ^ Fargen, Jessica (2009-03-14). "Man seeks DNA to prove he's a Capone: Fleshing out Scarface ties". Boston Herald. http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_03_14_Man_seeks_DNA_to_prove_he_s_a_Capone:_Fleshing_out_Scarface_ties/srvc=home&position=3. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ Johnson, Jeff (2008-02-10). "Grandkid to the gangster". Chicago Sun-Times. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CSTB&p_theme=cstb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&s_dispstring=%28Capone%29%20AND%20date%282/9/2008%20to%202/11/2008%29&p_field_date-0=YMD_date&p_params_date-0=date:B,E&p_text_date-0=2/9/2008%20to%202/11/2008%29&p_field_advanced-0=&p_text_advanced-0=%28%22Capone%22%29&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
