Living in Corruption

The novel also discusses the story of Joseph's father John Lo Guidice and his misfortune of having poor hearing resulting in his inability to partake in his mother's family business as well as the story of other members of the Lo Guidice family including Joseph's godfather and uncle Anthony

As a young boy Joseph recollects the late night events and activities which took place within his grandmother's home. Living in Corruption is a vivid and powerful tale of survival and the necessity of providing for family while adjusting to American society and way of life.