The Phenomenon of ‘Hillbilly Elegy’: From Memoir to Cultural Touchstone

The Phenomenon of ‘Hillbilly Elegy’: From Memoir to Cultural Touchstone In 2016, J.D. Vance published his memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ a deeply personal account of his upbringing in the impoverished Rust Belt town of Middletown, Ohio. The book quickly became a bestseller, capturing the attention of readers across America and beyond. Vance’s narrative delves into the […]