Hillbilly Elegy, JD Vance’s memoir
“Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” is a memoir written by JD Vance in 2016 examining the socio-economic situation of white working-class people by holding up a mirror to his connection to the Appalachian communities where his mother and her family lived. Vance chronicled the socioeconomic problems of his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, where his mother’s parents moved when they were young.
In the book Vance narrated the early struggles of his childhood, which were marked by his mother’s addiction and family violence. He recalls being left in the care of his grandparents, where his grandmother inspired him to rise above his circumstances. The book tracks Vance’s journey as he joins the Marine Corps, studies at Ohio State University, and eventually attends Yale Law School. The book was published by Harper Collins and it appeared on the New York Times best-seller list.
This book has become one of the most sought-after book after Vance became Vice President f the United States in President Donald Trump’s return to office following his victory in 2024 elections.
