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Pesos

By: Pietro La Greca Jr.,Rebecca Paley - contributor
Narrated by: Tony Dalton
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Summary

A true multigenerational story of how one family had and lost it all along the US-Mexican border.

Pietro La Greca Sr. was an intimidating Napolitano con man dubbed “Mexico’s real-life Don Corleone”. He ran Mexico’s biggest money-laundering scheme during the worst economic period in the country’s history. His was a world of fast cars, mansions on the water, and VIP treatment at Las Vegas casinos. His exploitation of Mexico’s financial free fall made him a wealthy man. But while he was running his criminal empire, his son, Pietro Jr., a.k.a. Picho, was learning his father’s tricks—if only to bring the man down.

An epic tale of greed, high-finance scams, drug cartels, and brazen corruption by the rich and powerful on both sides of the border, Pesos is as personal as it is lavish and fantastical. At its heart is Pietro La Greca Jr., who reveals a decades-long family struggle over the boundaries of loyalty, betrayal, and love, and his soul-crushing quest to free himself from the sins of his father.

©2022 Pietro La Greca Jr. and John Rogers (P)2022 Audible, Inc.

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  • April Wells
  • 04-11-22

A Must Read Story

This story was absolutely amazing. It captures your attention right from the start and has you on the edge of your seat for the entire ride. The author’s accounts of all the events is captivating and told as if you are on the journey with him. The voice reading the story did an excellent job. This is a Must read. Thank you for sharing your incredible story with us.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 23-05-23

Must Read! fascinating story!

Wow!! Incredible and fascinating story with the great narrator!! Can not wait for the movie. One of the best true story books that I ever read!! 👏👏👏

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  • bug
  • 23-04-23

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TONY IS SO HOT HIS VOICE SO SEXY GREAT STORY EPIC GREAT TO FALL ASLEEP TO very horny

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  • Lucha Planet
  • 08-04-23

Listened twice!

Can’t wait for the movie version! Especially entertaining when you know some back story and people and places involved!

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  • Jackie
  • 12-03-23

Fascinating story for San Diego and Baja residents

Roller coaster ride of a story based in San Diego and Baja. Would love to see a movie version.

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  • Shelley Moore
  • 13-02-23

San Diego Francis Parker Alum Story

Tragic and heartbreaking story of border towns and the ways the people are intertwined. Enjoyable read and especially poignant for anyone who may have only seen the outward signs of wealth, not the tales of children in the middle.

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  • Michael Bacle
  • 10-02-23

Very good

The story was well written, we’ll read,
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Unusual and personal

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  • The Cloud
  • 07-02-23

I really enjoyed it…

Really great story! Thanks to the author for sharing his family legacy. And look…can it get repetitive, sure. But hang in there because it’s a truly vulnerable story that reflects on family through all the ups and downs it can bring but a reminder that it’s ultimately up to you to be a good person.

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  • Elias Pena
  • 20-01-23

Great Story

Great story! I was able to finish this in 3 days while working. the narrator sounds great too . having been to San Diego, Tijuana and Rosarito I was curious in the story and where it was taking place at. with the first tale of his father I was hooked already on how is this was going to turn out. Even though there are some scary elements for your safety or life, some of these stories are fascinating and funny. The kid in kindergarten wearing a suit for example . also interesting how you ended up from place to place and stories behind it. the mom son relationship is tearful and loving. thought so much of my mom and grandfather by the end of this book

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  • BERTRAND MADSEN
  • 20-01-23

Great listen

I really enjoyed this book. The story is interesting, personal and compelling. The performance is amazing. I highly recommend it.