American Timelines
The Last Jewish Gangster
Joe sits down with author David S. Larson to discuss his time interviewing gangster Michael Hardy, who was born in 1944. David describes Hardy in detail as he recounts his 2 years of interviews of the former storied criminal in San Diego. David S. Larson is an author and former marketing executive who wrote the true-crime series The Last Jewish Gangster. Background: Larson is a former Fortune 500 global marketing executive. Other Works: He has written books like WEST: Journey Across the Plains and Mr. Meeks. Writing Style: He writes across genres including true crime, historical fiction, and memoirs. Subject: The books tell the true-crime story of Michael Hardy. The Connection: Hardy was the godson of famous mobster Bugsy Siegel. The Content: The story covers Hardy's life in Brooklyn, time in a dangerous Mexican prison, and work with the mob. The Early Years (Volume 1): Follows Hardy's entry into a life of crime in Brooklyn and his early criminal exploits. The Middle Years (Volume 2): Covers his time imprisoned in Mexico and his return to crime upon release.
