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 Al Teitelbaum, Esq. and Al Capone

My parents loved the well-paid, dangerous life of representing their law clients, such as Al Capone, Benjamin Siegel, and fourteen other members of the Chicago Outfit from 1928 to 1948.

Frogs and Snails and Mobster Tales is an intriguing account of my family, filled with stories from the 1920s to the 1940s,of Chicago, and Indio, California, starting in 1946 at the Loveless Ranch (built for Franklin D. Roosevelt) and of Old Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

This book is an opportunity for historians to learn about the era when  Coachella Valley was safe for mobsters, but not t for heir children.

The twist to this story is that we had everything any child could ever want, but what looked so good on the outside was the most damaging to the children on the inside.  No one knew, and we were taught not to ever tell "family secrets." Proceed with caution when reading this book. If you know any protective words, say them first. 

Written by:

  Robert J. Teitelbaum

 Cindy L. Carter

 This was by baby giftg from Al Capone: child size      cuff links, solid gold, with rotating cylinders and pearl handles.             

                                 September. 22, 1945

1914, my great uncles Ben and Felix, who worked for the Chicago Outfit.

Tony Accardo and Esther Teitelbaum,Esq., with her daughters.

My book presentation was a huge success

 at The Annenberg Center for Health Science

Robert and Desert Sun Editior, Bruce Fessier

Jerry Moe, National Director, Children's Programs Betty Ford Center.

Frogs and Snails and Mobster Tales is the story of one little boy, a courageous survivor who poignantly paints a vivid picture of abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction, including addiction, co-dependency, family conflict, unresolved loss and grief.

You will be moved by his resilient nature as he faces many challenges and much adversity with the resources of a child, yet he keeps  getting back up every single time that he was knocked down.  Little Robert keeps on moving forward , desipte all the trauma and turmoi he keeps tucked away inside.

This is truly a book about hope in the most deperate circumstances. Finding a voice, dealing with the trauma and pain, getting help, coming to terms with the huge price paid through the years, making peace with the past, coming to a place of forgiveness - all create the possiblity of healing and moving forward."

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  Claudia Black: A pioneer in the field of recovery.      A best selling author covering addiction and co-dependency, a senior at The Meadows

  " Powerful and inspirational - It takes your breath away and validates the inner strength within us all."

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 Don Goodman           Frank Goodman & Son

"The Abuse, hardship and toture this family experienced is heartbreaking.  This beautifully written story is not only inspirational to all, it helps us better understand our own life's journey"

"A gripping story of a child’s determined survival and ultimate triumph growing up powerless amidst the trappings of the era’s most powerful crime network.  Teitlelbaum paints a stunning portrait that contrasts the glamorous façade his family presented to the world with the hidden life of chaos and violence that left him and his siblings unprotected and vulnerable. His ultimate success at reclaiming a healthy and happy life should be an inspiration to anyone who has suffered trauma." 

Dennis A. Davis, minister, administrator, and President (retired) Northwest University, Kirkland, Washington. 


REVIEW:  FROGS and SNAILS and MOBSTER TAILS by Robert Teitelbaum 

I had the privilege of hearing the author personally and then read his book, which was spell-binding and hard to put down after beginning.  Robert shares his story that must be read by everyone who has any interest of what goes on in the lives of too many children.  His frankness and willingness to share his story of his growing up years in the midst of unbelievable abuse is an amazing story of survival.  Hopefully, his book and dedication to expose and bring help and understanding to this dark world of abuse will challenge all who read it. 

Robert,
I want to thank You for the opportunity to read your  "Mobster " book I found
the story"spellbinding",disturbing,and great respect and admiration for your mother,amazing!  It defined what a true dysfunctional situational can happen. Shocking!
 
Herb Rothman                                      American Talent Management

"Dave Pelzer,

 #1 New York Times Author of A Child Called “It”and the recipient of The National Jefferson Award

Robert has dedicated his life to helping those in extreme need. Frogs and Snails and Mobster Tales is a story of a seemingly perfect family, yet behind the thin veil, Robert and his siblings lived in a world of deceit, crime and abuse. This is a critical childhood account of pain, yet more importantly of healing. This book will give courage and support to many survivors.”

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 John Lee, author of The

Flying Boy

and The Half-Lived Life

"This is a wonderfully written account of one man's story about surviving mobsters, monsters and haunting memories of abuse and shame.                          Read on and this book will provide important, life changing lessons about resilience, recovery, and finally release from those who can torture  wounded souls."

 "I highly recommend this

book."

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 Ivonne Guzman Ortiz National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

"A beautifully written real life story told from the perspective of a child experiencing abuse.  Reading it reminded me of how many little ones are suffering in silence while they appear to have a "perfect life".  "Powerful"

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 Toni Tufo: Addiction Counselor 

"An excellent book which shows the power of the human spirit to survive and thrive, even in the midst of terror experienced by severe abuse.  Also evident is the healing power of love.  Beautiful and inspiring."

Denny Pezzin, Entertaner 

This book, Frogs and Snails and Mobster Tales was riveting... Never a dull moment... When reading this I pictured young Robert and his siblings living the life of Riley... But the pain, torment, fright and violence behind the fancy gates must have been so traumatic. This was such an incredible read... And the stories were portrayed with such graphic honesty that you felt you were right there in the midst of the crime families... Living out the drama with Teitelbaum... The opulence that the family had portrayed compared to the gripping and chaotic life being lived by the children was simply heartbreaking. What a story...

Patty Orsini

All of us have family photos, some are fun and some are not anything anyone else would see as unusual. To walk into a conference and see up on a giant monitor familiar history book faces of mobsters, it gives one pause.  These images on this screen were actually someone's family photos!   A real family photo album. 

Power was the first thought that came to mind and in these family photos were people who shaped parts of our American history.! Actual events from the Whitehouse down to the local truck drivers.. and ultimately shaped a young boy's future.  Riveting! The only word to describe the wild  ride that has you collide with reality.  A great gift an even greater read for the Italian Mob, Jewish mob history buffs.

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