I am 51 and have been having very heavy periods and peri-menopausal symptoms for the past 8 years. Yay (not!). This is the first time I have had cramping for over a week (when I was due), the usual back pain, irritability, fatigue and no period! Now I'm over the usual mental period stuff but still having cramping.
A coming of age novel usually begins with a young child, who grows up during the course of the events in a novel and learns important lessons about life. There are many examples. These are probably popular because all of us knew the pan of growing up, and dealt with it in different ways. It's a tumultuous time, and full of drama.
Updated February 27, 2017. In a classic coming-of-age story or novel, the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues.