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The book Hillbilly Elegy has become a talking point for many. Its author, J.D. Vance, has become a vocal right-wing politician while the film adaptation was ruthlessly panned. Yet, I found myself curiously drawn to the story.
There had to be a reason it led to all this aftermath. The reason, I found out, was that it is an inspiring read. Following a boy’s adolescence in poor Appalachia, I found myself sympathizing and learning something about the struggles blue-collar folks face.
While my upbringing was nowhere near as dramatic as Vance’s, I could relate. I grew up on a farm. My parents worked hard. When I moved to the big city, I felt out of place – which he illustrates beautifully here. I feel it is an important read for anyone looking to broaden their view or get inspiration on how to write a simple but effective memoir.
4 authors picked Hillbilly Elegy as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
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'The political book of the year' Sunday Times
'A frank, unsentimental, harrowing memoir ... A superb book' New York Post
'I bought this to try to better understand Trump's appeal ... but the memoir is so much more than that. A gripping, unputdownable page-turner' India Knight, Evening Standard
J. D. Vance grew up in the hills of Kentucky. His family and friends were the people most of the world calls rednecks, hillbillies or white trash.
In this deeply moving memoir, Vance…