Livin' It
True Story of a Bad Kid from Philly Who Defies the Odds
By Michael Perzel, Rick Mowat
In his memoir Livin' It, Michael Perzel grew up in Philadelphia, first in the Abbotsford Projects and then in Mayfair. When his parents separate as he turns eleven, he begins living with unusual autonomy. He starts earning money, spending nights outside the house, and relying...


























