From Despair to the Light Author:Richard Anthony This is the story of a young man who was born from an illegal liaison between his mother and a married man. Both came from the island of Puerto Rico who later came to America to find prosperity. Their only son was born in New York City in the borough of Manhattan who in later years had to learn quickly and develop his instincts for survival. Un... more »fortunately his education came through his experiences with the gang way of life, a life of turmoil and much physical abuse. This is the story of a father and son who never knew each other due to the father's demise in a violent encounter with the criminal element he associated with. This tragedy occurred when his son was only a few months old. Consequently he never knew what it was to grow up with a father. This story can teach us how violent living and the criminal way of life never pays off except in tragedy most of the time.« less