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Honoring a Family of Hustlers and Survivors
The narrative naturally transitions into a recounting of their family history, highlighting ancestors known for their hustle and resilience. The speaker’s great-grandmother was a bookmaker, and their great-grandfather a bootlegger, both figures emblematic of entrepreneurial spirit amid adversity. Their grandfather exemplified resilience, serving as a prisoner of war during World War II after being shot down from an airplane.