This Thing of Ours: How Faith Saved My Mafia Marriage

Written by Cammy Franzese

Narrated by Cammy Franzese

A handsome Italian film producer and a beautiful Mexican dancer. A match made on a movie set and a lavish Beverly Hills wedding. The beginning of Camille FranzeseÆs story takes on the shade of an exotic fairy tale. But a closer look at her marriage to mafia capo Michael Franzese exposes more than a decade of anguish endured in the shadows of her husbandÆs crimes. The fear of arrest, the prison sentences, the house raids from federal agentsùCamille lived through it all, not knowing whether her family could remain unbroken amid the turmoil and uncertainty that accompanied her husbandÆs life of crime.Discover how CamilleÆs devotion to her marriage and her faith in GodÆs larger plan led to deliverance from devastation. Hers is a story of choices, consequences, and the prayers that hold us up when everything around us is falling down.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Oct 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781401606435

Cammy Franzese

Cammy Franzese is a devout Christian who played a major role in her infamous husband’s decision to walk away from his former life as a capo in the mob. Against nearly insurmountable odds, she and Michael sustained a healthy marriage and raised four beautiful children.

Reviews for This Thing of Ours

[Daniel Barretto · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Honestly, one of the best books I have ever read. It made me think about the parallels in my own life and marriage. The hurt that women must carry, support and forgive...Camille, keep writing...thank you for this book...it has had an immense impact on me,..

[samantha100_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This Thing Of Ours: How Faith Saved My Mafia Marriage by Cammy FranzesePublisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN 978-1-59555-365 Cammy Franzese dreamed of being a dancer. The dream became a reality when she was hired to dance in a movie which was being produced by Michael Franzese. She eventually married him without knowing the full details of his past-a past that included his being a former member of the mob. Shortly after the birth of their first child, Michael is incarcerated and their lives change drastically. Cammy Franzese's memoir, This Thing of Ours: How Faith Saved My Mafia Marriage, is an in depth look into an unconventional marriage.Cammy writes that "I am eternally grateful to my mother for giving us the gift of faith. Her commitment to God, her children and her husband left a legacy for me to live by". Time and time again, the legacy gives her the resolve she needs to provide stability for their children while Michael is in prison. She acknowledges and accepts the choices she has made and because of her faith she honors her commitment to Michael. She details the difficulties she encountered while visiting Michael in prison. She endured the shock of being arrested herself. Every challenge placed before her makes her stronger.This is a story of faith,inspration and a belief in values. There is much to be learned about marriage and family by reading this book. I received this book free of charge from Booksneeze and I provide this review willingly.