Brad Manning, non-fiction, “Arm Wrestling with My Father” (1986); narrates that he and his father had a difficult relationship yet illustrates how it evolved as he grew older. Manning details various experiences in which he remembers the demonstration of his father’s strength and is perplexed when, as a young adult, he overpowers his father in a simple game. Manning’s purpose is to detail the evolution of his relationship with his father in order to paint a vivid coming of age tale about personal and physical development. Manning creates a reminiscent, loving tone to relay the sentimental value of his experiences to other Western young males with estranged father-son relationships.
Maya Angelou, non-fiction, “Champion of the World” (1969);
Maya Angelou, non-fiction, “Champion of the World” (1969);