Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Fiction - Historical - Event/Era book "Growing Up Tough" by Roderick Saxey, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0997018135.
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"Reviewed By Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Based on the experiences of his father, Growing Up Tough is a coming-of-age novel by Roderick Saxey. The story is set between the early 1920s and 30s, the time of the Great Depression, when America underwent revolutionary cultural, economic, and societal changes. Shirley Edwin Taylor's father moved their family from Provo to Price, Utah. A curious young boy, Eddie soon acclimatizes himself with the town and its inhabitants, making friends with two like-minded young boys named Gus and Frank. At a young age, the boys lived through the coal miners' protest, witnessed the hate crimes committed by the local KKK chapter, and did their part to oppose them and develop a fierce rivalry with the neighboring Eight Street Gang in town.
Growing Up Tough is a slice-of-life tale that covers a monumental era of American history in the 20th century. Full of heart and humor, Roderick Saxey's engaging story showcases a young boy's transition from teenage years to adulthood during the Great Depression, touching upon some vital social issues still relevant today. Saxey's narrative is well-paced and sheds light on topics such as racism, classism, and bigotry, as seen through the eyes of a teenager trying to navigate life in an era of extraordinary change. The characters act and talk like real people, and this helps the reader relate to their circumstances. There is something bittersweet and nostalgic about Saxey's coming-of-age story that you can't help but love. Highly recommended."
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