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

5.0

Beyond the constant language and often painful details of his childhood, I absolutely loved this book, especially the last chapters. Vance is thoughtful, a clear, and a quick learner who is unafraid to share his emotions while navigating the terrible and fluid environment of his upbringing and the surrounding "hillbilly culture". Restores a kind of faith in humanity and a gratitude, both for what I have, and for the omniscience of God. While I'm sure I will never fully understand this group of people, despite being no far removed from them personally, I'm grateful for this book.