James Coleman
Essays
Educated by Tara Westover is her account of her own personal quest for knowledge and self-knowledge. In a persuasive essay about the book, I discussed the importance of education and argued that every person should receive at least the equivalent of a high school education in order for them to pursue a career, contribute to the economy, and make smart decisions.
Ishmael Beah's autobiography A Long Way Gone juxtaposes a childlike tone with a mature one and also uses many metaphors and similes to illustrate the experiences that stole his innocence and prove that rehabilitation from trauma is possible.