Rita Gigante was the youngest daughter of Vincent and Olympia Gigante. Growing up, she wondered what her father did for a living, never dreaming that he was actually a Mafia boss.

In her memoir, THE GODFATHER'S DAUGHTER, Gigante describes her life growing up in New York as a part of a big Italian American family and discovering that her father, Vincent "Chin" Gigante, was involved in a life of violence and crime as the head of one of the five prominent Mafia families.

Rita describes in great detail what it was likfe to grow up in the situation she was in, and what it was like to have a mafia boss as her father. It was heartbreaking to read of the violence, detachment, betrayal, lies, deceit, and impossible expectations that swirled around her life. She also describes her struggles with frequent illnesses and depression related to her stress and the impact the horror of that kind of life had on her life. Rita also relates on how her life as a gay woman impacted her family.

Overcoming impossible odds, Rita found a life of contentment, forgiveness, and peace in her adult years. Her life's work and experiences have her dedicating her life to help others heal spiritually, emotionally, and physically through various healing therapy's, including sound therapy, intuitive healing, spiritual counseling, and angel readings.

THE GODFATHER'S DAUGHTER is a fascinating autobiography of a brave young woman who has faced the demons of her childhood and used her experiences to help others gain strength and self- confidence. Written in her own voice, reading Rita's story is like sitting down and talking with a friend.