Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's upbringing in the South Boston housing projects, detailing the impact of crime, drugs, and poverty on his Irish-American family. It explores themes of community, resilience, and the devastating loss of four of his siblings to violence and suicide.
Key points:
1. Poverty and Violence: The book shows how poverty and violence deeply affect families like the MacDonalds in South Boston's crime-ridden housing projects.
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