Falling into Place is a coming-of-age tale with fact and fiction intermeshing for an entertaining academic journey. Corruption within sports and politics is strongly recognized by Pat Adams's alcoholic father, Russell. Father's words come to fruition when Pat falls into the illegal gambling of Hartford Jai Alai. The venality of nineteenth-century American politicians is also revealed to Pat in a descendant's journal. This passionate depiction of history resonates with the present, as it will resonate for you.