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 complex factors that contribute to the decline of the American dream and the rise of populism. Hillbilly Elegy is a thought-provoking and timely book that offers valuable insights into the social and cultural divisions in America today.