#19: The Making of Wiseguy
Nicholas Pileggi’s immersion into the clandestine world of the mafia took a unique path through his interactions with former mobster Henry Hill, who was participating in the Witness Relocation Program. These encounters were a catalyst for Pileggi’s 1985 non-fiction masterpiece, Wiseguy.
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Through Hill’s firsthand accounts and experiences, Pileggi vividly portrayed the tumultuous and often perilous life within organized crime. The book gave readers unprecedented insight into the mafia’s inner workings, capturing its allure and inherent dangers. This collaboration between Pileggi and Hill remains a seminal work in the genre of true crime literature, offering a gripping narrative of betrayal, loyalty, and survival.