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Hillbilly Elegy Summary Audiobook

J. D. Vance

A memoir of a family and culture in crises

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Author: J. D. Vance

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780062300546

Language: English

Publish Date: 28/06/2016

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Why do people like Vance struggle to escape poverty?
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Chapter 3How did Vance achieve upward social mobility?
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Chapter 4Summary&Review
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Who should listen Hillbilly Elegy

"Hillbilly Elegy" by J.D. Vance is a compelling memoir that offers insight into the struggles of the white working-class in America, particularly in the Appalachian region. The summary audiobook is ideal for listeners interested in contemporary social issues, cultural identity, and the dynamics of socioeconomic challenges. It also appeals to those seeking to understand the complexities of American society, including political polarization and the impact of family and community on personal development. Additionally, readers looking for a personal narrative that intertwines personal experience with broader societal themes will find this audiobook particularly engaging.

3 quotes from Hillbilly Elegy

  • "You can leave your hometown, but you can't leave your hometown behind."
  • "The most powerful tool for upward mobility is a strong family."
  • "If you want to climb out of poverty, you have to do it on your own."

Author : J. D. Vance

Rust Belt native J. D. Vance is a former member of the United States Marine Corps and a graduate of Yale Law School. A bestselling author, he currently works at a Silicon Valley investment firm. Following the publication of Hillbilly Elegy, which became a bestseller on Amazon and The New York Times, he has been hailed as a rising star of the Republican Party and the spokesman for the American working class.