The Hillbilly Elegy - A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
By JD Vance
What is Hillbilly Elegy?
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis is a bestselling 2016 memoir by J.D. Vance about the Appalachian values of his Kentucky heritage.
Vance describes his upbringing and family background in a family struggling with poverty, addiction, and violence. The memoir explores the social, regional, and class decline that has affected the Appalachian region for generations.
A Compelling Lead
In Hillbilly Elegy, Vance writes, "I am not a senator, a governor, or a former cabinet secretary. I am not a pundit or a policy wonk. I am just a guy who grew up in a poor, white family in the Appalachian hills of Kentucky. And I am here to tell you that the American Dream is not dead, but it is on life support."
Vance's powerful and moving memoir has resonated with readers across the country, shedding light on the challenges and struggles faced by many Americans living in rural and economically disadvantaged areas.
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