Mafia to Mormon: My Conversion Story
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I learned early that if you don’t want to go to school for a career . . . then this was the life. And there were rules. You better not drink, you better not be a big shot and you better always stay low and keep your mouth shut. If you’re going to play the game, you’ve got to play smart.
Thus began Mario Facione’s slow descent into the Mafia world. With a desire to please his father, Facione kept the rules taught him - don’t get caught, know your people. . . never let them have control of what you’re doing, and never let anyone fully know what you’re up to.
So when two clean-cut young men in dark suits showed up on his doorstep, Facione’s main concern was to figure out the scam they were selling. Instead, he became surprisingly relaxed as these two answered every question he had unsuccessfully asked other clergymen. He learned real truth and began a journey towards knowledge. Yes, there is a reason why we are here on earth; yes, you can re-remember who we are and yes, it’s true, Heavenly Father still speaks through a modern-day prophet.
Marion Facione’s story is one man’s extraordinary journey through the darkness into the light. Reading his story will confirm again that the gospel is truly for every child of God who is willing to change . . . even someone who wants to go from Mafia to Mormon.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #173714 in Books
- Published on: 2004-08
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 115 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
After hiding a cache of incriminating documents in a secret locker at the Detroit airport, Mario Facione negotiated life and freedom with past "Italian Association" bosses. In the process, his wife left him and he was bombarded with lawsuits that left him financially destitute. But he trusted the Lord and remained resolute in his newfound religion—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Today, Mario Facione is a successful businessman who lives in Michigan with his wife. They have three grown children and four grandchildren. He is also a temple worker in the Detroit, Michigan Temple.
Mafia to Mormon is his first book.
Customer Reviews
The editorial book review pretty much says it all
At just over 100 pages, you can simply read the editorial and you're pretty much reading the book. I appreciate Mario taking the time to tell his story and he has a distinctive writing style (complete with bad grammar but hey, he says himself he is poorly educated). He needs to choose a different printing company next time though, the proofreader for this one was obviously on vacation or asleep. All in all, what I recommend as I said is read the editorial comments and then get the book from your local library and skip ahead to chapters 19 and 20, they are definately worth reading, especially 19.
Mezmorized
I picked this up and the library during lunch and finished the book before going to bed that night. I'm NOT a reader either. That's how into this book I was. I found the story fascinating and uplifting. Many miracles were at work in Mario's life. Thanks for sharing your testimony Mario.
Could not put it down
Fascinating. Started with chapter one and could not put it down. I only wish I could know more about this man's life. I'm going to give it out to the young men I work with in my church. A marvelous and uplifting story.



