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As with most memoirs, the narrative is written using the first person point of view. This is a fitting point of view for the author's story as it is the most personal point of view. It gives readers the opportunity to obtain a view of the author's feelings, thoughts, and opinions as seen through his lens.

It is important to note that since the story flows from the present to the past and back again, the author has chosen to use a combination of the past and present tense depending on where he is in time. This technique makes it possible for the author to insert memories into present events without confusing the reader.