Hillbilly Elegy is a powerful memoir by J.D. Vance that explores the struggles and triumphs of growing up in a working-class family in the Appalachian region of the United States. Vance provides a deeply personal account of his own experiences and examines the larger social and economic issues facing the white working class. With a mix of personal anecdotes, sociological analysis, and political commentary, Hillbilly Elegy offers a thought-provoking exploration of poverty, addiction, and the American Dream.