Hillbilly Elegy
The International Bestselling Memoir Coming Soon as a Netflix Major Motion Picture starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close
by:
J. D. Vance
in:
Memoirs
Summary:
The memoir recounts the personal story of a young man's upbringing in a poor Appalachian family, exploring the social, cultural, and economic challenges of his white working-class community. It delves into themes of family dysfunction, personal resilience, and the broader decline of the Rust Belt amidst a backdrop of generational poverty and social decay.
Key points:
1. Poverty Culture: Vance discusses generational poverty in Appalachia, emphasizing it's not just financial but also involves lack of social capital and ambition.
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