Book Reviews

Georgia,
For the last month I have been slammed with one project after another besides promoting my book. Doing three and four Zooms a day not to mention Skypes, podcasts and radio phoners. Also late each night for two hours I personally contact at least 50 people on personal message facebook with a book promotion as I did you. About a week ago I did something really stupid at this busy time in my life. Going to bed at 1 AM I said to myself " I think I'll read a couple of pages of Georgia's book. I was hooked. Finally early this morning I finished the last chapter. I don't know where to begin. Let me start here. "What a Fucking ride" Your roller coaster life had me wincing and ducking and bobbing and weaving and loving and hating. I wanted to protect you, fight for you, make love to you and grab you by the shoulders and say "if you go back to that son of a bitch one more time I'll take him out myself". As an actor we're taught that the worst thing that can happen to us is when the audience walks out after your performance and they felt nothing. After reading your book there wasn't one emotion I didn't feel. I felt "Everything" Bravo. Bravo. My prayer now for you is that you're at peace. You truly deserve it.

By Tom Wiseman From West Covina, CA USA
This book is as far from your typical non-fiction “2 chapters with milk & cookies before bedtime” reading as it gets. “The Company She Keeps” is phenomenal reading and you won’t put it down! This book kept me grabbing for the next page and my mind spinning many questions, which the author thankfully answered. The depth of Ms Durante’s style in describing her thoughts and life experiences often left me awed, outraged, and at times numb. What a journey! Don’t bother waiting or holding out for the paperback version – this book is an absolute keeper that you won’t be loaning to your friends. If “The Company She Keeps” ever hits the big screen, be prepared for some VERY long lines at the box office.

By Mafiason_99 (See More About Me) From Craig
Georgia Durante has lived a life few have. She has had her ups and downs like anyone else has. But with her highs and lows have been so much more. The book kept me up most nights. With this true life story being fast paced and an inspiration. And shows how people can have two different sides to them as different as night and day.

By : Melanie Aldis From Los Angeles, CA
All I can say is this book is an amazing story of an extraordinary woman who got caught up in the mafia and traveled a dangerous, exciting, challenging journey to find herself. I could not put the book down. The things that she went through almost seemed unreal and each time she got back up on her feet and fought back. I was screaming, crying, and living through her story.

By Michelle G. From Phoenix, AZ United Statesv
Michelle G. from Phoenix, AZ United States

 

By Denise Cutrona From Parlin, NJ United States
not a reader of books. I received this book as a gift. When I opened it, I truly didn’t think I would read it in full. Well, was I surprised! This is one of the best books I have ever read! Ms. Durante is an inspiration to all women. She is a strong, determined woman who has been through more than most of us go through in a lifetime. I was sorry to see the pages coming to an end as I read, but I just couldn’t put it down. You won’t be sorry you read this book, it will stay with you for days, and with me forever!

By Dr. Bob Wishnoff From Albany,NY The Company
In the past year we have been overwhelmed with the success of books and movies that highlighted and sometimes overly glorified the daily lives of “the mob” and those connected directly and indirectly to it. When I read Georgia’s account, I was stopped cold with the real personal and intimate openness that she used to share her life. I say life, because this is not a “story” as so many other tales that have been written. This is real, genuine and remarkable, even that it could be shared, and that she is here to share it! A well organized, flowing account of what went on in various places at a time when sharing these stories was FORBIDDEN and RISKY. In a minor way, many years ago I got caught up in a small way with some of the same type of people and situations, and reading, and rereading The Company She Keeps, helped put me right back into that scary time and place, but trust me, what she went through, as only Georgia can describe it was Too REAL, this book got my adrenaline flowing again and almost wanted to make me go back into hiding myself. Thanks for the rush, the realness and the truth in a well told way. Can I be in the movie?

By Victoria From Texas "What A Life
Georgia Durante has written an exciting and attention grabbing book about her private life. Although the book is very fast paced and action packed, she writes with clarity and depth of feelings that are easy to relate to and follow. I could envision myself in her shoes and relate to what she was going through as if it were me going through it. I could hear, smell, see, and taste it all practically. The book reveals Georgia’s own private world and the fascinating and different people she met and the many things she saw and did. It is definitely a page turner and it kept my attention fully. I really liked the book and it was great to read about Georgia’s tremendous passion, courage, and spirit. Georgia Durante did a first class job on this book.

By Georgia Durante Has Written An Exciting And Attention Grabbing Book About Her Private Life. Although The Book Is Very Fast Paced And Action Packed, Sh
Georgia Durante has written an exciting and attention grabbing book about her private life. Although the book is very fast paced and action packed, she writes with clarity and depth of feelings that are easy to relate to and follow. I could envision myself in her shoes and relate to what she was going through as if it were me going through it. I could hear, smell, see, and taste it all practically. The book reveals Georgia’s own private world and the fascinating and different people she met and the many things she saw and did. It is definitely a page turner and it kept my attention fully. I really liked the book and it was great to read about Georgia’s tremendous passion, courage, and spirit. Georgia Durante did a first class job on this book

By A Reader From West Hollywood, CA United States
This was a real page-turner about someone who made lemons out of lemonade. It is very suspenseful as you go along with Georgia from one difficult situation to the next and when there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel, something worse comes along. It should give hope to the many women trapped by their emotions and in the role of victims. Things can turn around and Georgia is the proof.