I MAY NOT BE PERFECT BUT I'M IRISH

Joe Kennedy's tumultuous journey begins with a childhood marked by neglect and danger, including a gin-laced baby bottle and a stepmother's sinister intentions. At 16, he escapes his troubled home, armed only with his Irish heritage and street smarts. As he navigates the gritty realities of life in places like the Jungle, the Pike, and Long Beach, he grapples with his vices of fighting, drinking, and womanizing. Amidst these struggles, he dreams of writing a book, hoping to survive the challenges that life throws his way.