What is Hillbilly Elegy about?
"Hillbilly Elegy" is a poignant memoir that delves into the author's personal journey growing up in a working-class family in Appalachia. J.D. Vance vividly portrays the struggles and complexities of his upbringing, exploring the impact of poverty, addiction, and a cultural crisis on his family and community. With raw honesty, he reflects on the challenges he faced and the resilience that ultimately allowed him to break free from the cycle of despair and forge a better future.