Hillbilly Elegy is a powerful memoir by J.D. Vance that explores the struggles and challenges faced by the white working-class Americans in the Rust Belt. Vance, who grew up in a poor Appalachian town, provides a deeply personal account of his own upbringing and the social and economic issues that plague his community. Through his story, he sheds light on the larger issues of poverty, addiction, and social mobility in America. Hillbilly Elegy received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of the complexities of class and culture in America, and it quickly became a bestseller in 2017.
