Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39563 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10-02
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Synopsis
Freddie Foreman provides an account of his activities as a prominent figure in London's underworld from the 1960s, when his associates included the Kray gang and the Great Train Robbers.

Customer Reviews

The Mean Machine
What a book on a lifetime of crime from a man who comes across as everyone's favourate grandad! From the early days of a pavement artist to the good life of the Costa Del Sol, Freddie gives a humerous and frank portrait of his life. What I find it hard to believe is that while Freddie has a name as being one of Britains most famous criminals, he also comes across as a decent man with a loving family. How they have the ability to separate this when its time to do some 'work' I dont know. A true professional, his life is full of mistery and adventure as he moved from one scam to the next.I would definitley recommend buying this book.

Freddie Underworld Legend!!
This book is one of the best crime books I have ever read, Fred goes into detail about his early days, his life of theft and robberies and how he helped the Kray twins on the murders of Frank Mitchell and Jack "the Hat" McVitie.
A great book for anyone interested in the London underworld.

Life at the sharp end of London!
An absolutely stunning book written in the words and vernacular of the man. A book I re-read constantly and enjoy every time; Freddie puts names and faces to some of crime's most notorious moments. One of the few autobiographies I have read that actually helps put you inside the mind and life of the person; instead of just being a cold rehash of who what and where. Strangely enough Freddie comes across as being a rogue but a lovable one! maybe it is just his way of telling the tale but the personality of the man shines through. Not that his many bad deeds should be forgiven or forgotten but it does give a clear and interesting insight into the man and his motivations.