J.D. Vance
What’s inside
Hillbilly Elegy is a personal reflection on upward mobility in America seen through the lens of a white, working-class family in the Midwest. The book explores the struggles of the white working-class in the midst of economic changes, a lack of access to resources, and systemic failures.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of the social and economic dynamics in the Rust Belt
- Insights into the realities of the American Dream
- Perspective on the struggles of the working-class
- Appreciation for the importance of education and personal resilience
Key Points
- Life growing up in a poor Rust Belt town
- Exploration of social issues and economic decline
- Impact of cultural values on upward mobility
- Struggle with personal and family issues
- Experience in U.S. Marines
- Education as a path out of poverty
- Reflection on the white working-class crisis
Who’s it For
- People interested in social issues
- Readers who enjoy memoirs
- Those interested in American sociology
- Individuals exploring class struggles
About the author
J.D. Vance is an American author and venture capitalist. Raised in the Rust Belt of southern Ohio, he overcame poverty and a troubled upbringing to study at Yale Law School. His experiences form the basis for his powerful memoir.