Hillbilly Elegy: A Powerful Look at Forgotten America

From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, a powerful account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town.

Vividly articulates the despair and disillusionment of blue-collar America.

Hillbilly Elegy is a powerful and moving account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town. The author, J.D. Vance, is a former marine and Yale Law School graduate who offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing white working-class Americans.

Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, a town that has been devastated by the decline of the steel industry. His parents were both drug addicts, and he was raised by his grandparents. Vance's memoir vividly portrays the poverty, violence, and hopelessness that were part of his everyday life.

Despite the challenges he faced, Vance was determined to succeed. He joined the Marines and served in Iraq. After returning home, he went on to graduate from Yale Law School. Vance's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of education.

Hillbilly Elegy is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing white working-class Americans. It is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a unique perspective on the forgotten people of America.