Robert Anthony Siegel Remembers His Father in New Memoir

Midday on WNYC | Jul 18, 2018

Robert Anthony Siegel discusses his new book, Criminals: My Family's Life on Both Sides of the Law. Siegel's father, a criminal defense attorney, ended up in prison. Once out, Siegel's father struggled with depression and attempted to re-enter legal practice. Siegel’s memoir charts his family’s forays into attempted normalcy and challenges our notions of right and wrong.

This segment is guest hosted by Matt Katz. 

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