Good one it helps me to think beyond the limits and think differently about the things around me. helps to think about the people around me and nature around me.The main thesis of the book is that coming of age takes many experiences and issues to help an adolescent learn and grow. In the novel, Victor Martinez provides many experiences in which Many has to be a part of to finally become a man of respect. These conflicts include the cultural discrimination against Hispanics in the community, Manny’s dysfunctional and poor family, and, the main obstacle, finding his identity. The evidence the author uses is solid, relatable, and provides for an easy understanding of why Manny’s life is very difficult.