As a Philadelphian, born in Center City, Eddie Hijo was raised by his family, of Irish, Scottish, English, Polish and Hebrew descent. The family’s faith bases were many churches. He grew up in a waterfront neighborhood; it was the School of Hard Knocks. He became a boilermaker, a mechanic and rigger, drove a straight truck, for a few years Hijo was an exterminator, and, of course, a part-time cab driver. Hijo’s advice to anyone would be to work hard, be honest, be yourself, be confident, always believe in our government’s Constitution and Declaration and never be late for work!

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio takes readers inside the Eagles' improbable 2017 season, one which culminated in the franchise's long-awaited first Super Bowl victory—from their hot start in the fall with nine straight wins, to the unfathomable loss of star quarterback Carson Wentz, to the sweetest victory over the New England Patriots in Minnesota featuring the unforgettable "Philly Special," and finally to the raucous celebrations on Broad Street. Through exclusive interviews, fans will learn how Philadelphia overcame Wentz's season-ending injury which instantly branded them underdogs, gaining inside perspective into the dynamic between head coach Doug Pederson, back-up quarterback and eventual Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles, and the many individuals who stepped up and answered the call at the right times. Paolantonio captures the mood of the team week by week, every step of the way, profiling numerous key players, coaches, and more.

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Imagine living in the city where the biggest gang is the police who shoot first and never questions... where the females never turn down (turned down for what?). Imagine a place where your right hand man will more than likely stab you in the back, and the most gangsta [email protected] you though you knew is a rat. Imagine trying to raise your kids in a war zone where there’s no f*.kin laws. You on your own! brotherly love? I gues some strive. But Philly streets are do or die. Only the strong will SURVIVE!

Car heists and colorful characters set the stage for mayhem in Philadelphia.

To me, growing up in South Philly was truly a wonderful and great experience. I really believe that you must have lived there yourself to really understand exactly what I am saying and why. You see, to me South Philly is unlike anywhere else, and I will try to make you understand why. South Philadelphia is a place of living life to the fullest and really appreciating it. There were wonderful foods, fast cars, beautiful girls, and really good deals for things that supposedly just happened to drop off the backs of trucks, love, caring for others and their situations, and much more.