Hillbilly Elegy

by J.D. Vance

Description

This powerful memoir delves into the complex realities of the American Rust Belt, tracing the author's journey through a landscape shaped by economic decline and enduring family ties. It offers a raw and unflinching look at the struggles of a working-class community, exploring themes of poverty, ambition, and the search for identity against a backdrop of profound social change. Through vivid storytelling and honest reflection, the narrative captures the resilience and challenges faced by a generation grappling with the erosion of traditional opportunities. The book provides a poignant and insightful examination of the forces that shape lives and communities in contemporary America.

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HarperCollins Publishers

Published Jan 1, 2018

270 pages

ISBN: 9780062872258

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Marginesy

Published Jan 1, 2018

320 pages

ISBN: 9788365973047

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Harper Paperbacks

Published May 1, 2018

288 pages

ISBN: 9780062300553

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Details

First Published

2016

Language

pol

Translation

Original: Hillbilly Elegy

From: eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance.

War/Trauma
Violence
Death/Grief
Substance Use