Culture Crisis

J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis is an engaging and eye-opening look into the struggles of Appalachian families and the complex culture within this demographic group. With his unique perspective as both an insider and outsider to the region, Vance offers an intimate portrait of the hopes, dreams, and heartache of Appalachians living in poverty while striving for a better life. Through personal experience and candid reflection, he chronicles his family’s long journey from their humble roots in Kentucky to their current station in Ohio. This powerful memoir provides readers with a thought-provoking exploration of socioeconomic class, identity, and the importance of family.