Men of Steel

Collins, Shane

ISBN 10: 1434331555 / ISBN 13: 9781434331557

Published by AuthorHouse, 2007

Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2411530250563

Synopsis:

"Men of Steel" is the incredible true story of three generations of one American family. Eddie Coyle, Red Sullivan, Allen Collins and Hank Collins-four men from distinctly different backgrounds who became bound together by blood and honor. From the Civil War to Bare-knuckle boxing matches on the Barbary Coast, through Prohibition, Strike riots and the killing fields of Europe during WWII, to power and wealth in post-war San Francisco,these men did what was necessary to protect their families and what they believed in, and in the process helped start two of America's most powerful labor unions. Author Shane Collins,great grandson of Eddie and Allen,grandson of Red Sullivan and nephew of Hank, compiled this gripping story from tales told him by his uncle,grandmother and great-grandmother,as well as actual San Francisco police records. "Men of Steel" is "Roots","Goodfellas" and "Walking Tall" all rolled into one.

About the Author: Shane Collins lives in Reno, Nevada. In his early 20's he followed in his great-grandfather Eddie "The Animal" Coyle's footsteps by becoming a Golden Gloves boxer. His nickname was "The Irish Assasin" He also worked as a sparring partner for Superstars like Ray Mancini and Dennis Alexio. He had a 20 year career in the car business before becoming a Real Estate agent in 2004. He has a wife and 2 children, and relaxes by coaching high school football and riding his Harley.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Men of Steel
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New