What is the author's perspective in the memoir, Elsewhere?

Russo writes his memoir with the perspective of time. He has decided to write about his mother’s influence on his life after her death. For this reason he is able to write about the entire relationship.

Of course, since this is a memoir, it makes sense that Russo writes from the first person point of view. He tells the reader about his experiences from his own point of view, sharing his own thoughts, reactions and emotions.