Summary: Hillbilly Elegy by J D Vance: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

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This book summary is created for individuals who want to flesh out the essential contents but are too busy to go through the entire book. This book is not intended to replace the original book. Best selling author of "Hillbilly A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis," Yale Law School alumna and ex-Marine J.D. Vance shares his dramatic representations of how the elite, middle-class, and underprivileged all struggled together in a society which paved the way as to what present-day America is like today. "Hillbilly Elegy" is truly a compelling book to read. Wait no more, take action and get this book now!

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Published February 23, 2017

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was an interesting story but today JD Vance is attacking families without children on Fox News. He is running for office so he has changed his story.

[Joann Benton · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incredible story of how someone can overcome adversity. It touched home in many respects since I had an unsettled childhood. Congratulations to J.D. Vance for being strong enough to make his life better.

[Rizello · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written story about growing up poor. A realistic look at the challenges of his life, as well as what he loved.

[Elizabeth Harris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting memoir

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written and narrated I poorly, by author) authentically. ,,,, how else might such a life be told? Luck and fortune... and determination exhibited

[Kyleigh Hobbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved

[Sharon Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wasn't what I expected. Very down to earth and an easy read

[Theresa Bonkoski · Rating 1 out of 5]

this summary was very bias toward the author of the book. didn't care for this summary at all.

[Cindy Conlon · Rating 3 out of 5]

To strong of language for my taste, content was good

[James Sutherland · Rating 3 out of 5]

The person that is written about here did not give any clues to the maga ideology he was about to embrace.
An interesting read with a disappointing outcome.

[Sonny · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting

[Peggy Schuster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating, enlightening, and thought provoking.

[MELISSIA LENOX · Rating 5 out of 5]

so much truth in this book it simultaneously hurts and feels good

[Layne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! Helped me to understand much of what surrounds us in the Ozarks culture.

[Randy Warpool · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good description of growing up in the South. One can understand his fierce loyalty to his family and neighbors despite their sometimes abhorrent views. I think he sidesteps some of the more difficult issues, like how to confront these loved ones and how to maintain integrity in the midst of overwhelming backwards thinking; problems facing many left leaning individuals who remain in the South.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a quick and really interesting read.