Non-fiction Writer of Choice

I can’t say that I am someone who enjoys non-fiction writing; at least, I have not grown to significantly enjoy it yet. Consequently, I have not read many pieces of non-fiction writing outside of those assigned in specific courses. One non-fiction book (if it can be considered one) that I loved, however, was “Marley and Me”. This is the only piece by author John Grogan that I have read, but it is probably one of my favorite books. The subject itself is one of the major reasons that I like this book so much, but the way Grogan crafts the story and presents it to the audience makes it that much better.

Grogan understands that the anecdotes he included about life with Marley the dog speak for themselves. He was therefore vivid and descriptive, yet straightforward in his stories so that the readers could gain direct access into the situations, and truly feel as if they are a part of everything taking place. Grogan draws you into the emotions involved in the situations whether it is rage at Marley’s damage, amusement at his crazy behavior, or sadness at the family’s loss of Marley. John Grogan presents readers with various situations that evoke these emotions and engage us in the story.