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Hillbilly Elegy

A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
Book • 2016
In 'Hillbilly Elegy,' J.D.

Vance recounts his life growing up in a dysfunctional family in Middletown, Ohio, with roots in Kentucky's Appalachia.

The book details his experiences with poverty, addiction, and family violence, as well as his journey to joining the marines and eventually graduating from Yale Law School.

Vance provides a personal and insightful look into the decline of the white working class in America, exploring themes of family, culture, and the loss of the American dream.

The memoir also touches on the political swing of the region, particularly in relation to the 2016 presidential election and the appeal of Donald Trump to this demographic.

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Mentioned in 178 episodes

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Saagar Enjeti
as a book that helped American elites understand why working-class voters supported Trump.
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when discussing his mentee J.D. Vance's political trajectory and book.
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to highlight Vance's struggle with feeling like an outsider.
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empfohlen, da es die Lebensgeschichte eines Menschen aus der Unterschicht der USA beschreibt.
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im Zusammenhang mit der Meinungsfreiheit in Europa und dem Digital Services Act.
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in the context of social and economic inequality in America.
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Alastair Campbell
when discussing J.D. Vance's background and political views.
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as a book he found interesting, despite finding Vance himself repellent.
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im Zusammenhang mit der Diskussion über die Rede von J.D. Vance auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz.
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Sam Harris
in relation to his vice presidential candidacy and his stance on the war in Ukraine.
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when discussing his upbringing in Ohio and the challenges faced by people in Rust Belt towns.
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as his choice for VP, highlighting his unique background and views.
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Codie Sanchez
while discussing the correlation between deaths of despair and the decline of dignity in trade professions.
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über J.D. Vances Herkunft und sein Aufwachsen in Armut.
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Rory Stewart
in discussion of his transformation from a thoughtful conservative to a Trump supporter.
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Mentioned by Thomas Massie as similar to his own story of going to school in New England.
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His reflection is evident on every page of it.
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