In Jaed Coffin's memoir, ROUGHHOUSE FRIDAY, Coffin has recently escaped to Alaska after college unsure what to do with his life. He stumbled upon a local boxing club and quickly boxing gives his a drive, a purpose, and a hope for the future.
In a style that I can only describe as unique, Coffin quickly endears the reader to his choice to escape his world for a different land, one of desolation and a small, proud community, Coffin does his best to mix in with while still carrying the necessary respect an outsider should. Searching for a purpose is something we all have done as young adults and Coffin's description of his search meaning is full of mistakes, triumphs, and truths he didn't even know he was looking for. Coffin's ability to describe the landscape of Alaska, as well as the intricacies of the Alaskan boxing community are equal parts entertaining and fascinating. In the end, a brave new soul appears and the reader can't help but feel optimism that Coffin will figure the rest of his life out and at the same time cherish the time he grew as an individual in Alaska.
A intimate and moving memoir, ROUGHOUSE FRIDAY reminds and inspires readers to find something that moves their soul and gives them a purpose.