The Bootlegger's Baby is an account seen through the eyes of a child and extending throughout her lifetime. Prohibition was more than making, shipping and selling illegal booze. Living with the stigma of being Irish Catholic, Irish Immigrants, prostitutes, lesbians, child rape and the Irish Mob. It was a struggle for the women who were swept into the illicit lifestyle, because of poverty. New to america and the need to survive. A life that unfolds in a small borough southwest of Erie, Pa. Under the watchful eye of the Temperance Society. Growing up with the secrets of sexual exploits, lies, cover-ups and vivid descriptions . It was a sad day for Addie Mae when the mob came and moved her family to Albion. Did she ever learn to love and trust