#326
Mentioned in 165 episodes
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.
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 165 episodes
Mentioned by 
Saagar Enjeti as a book that helped American elites understand why working-class voters supported Trump.
Saagar Enjeti as a book that helped American elites understand why working-class voters supported Trump.
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Mentioned by 
Alastair Campbell as a book he found interesting, despite finding Vance himself repellent.
Alastair Campbell as a book he found interesting, despite finding Vance himself repellent.
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Mentioned by 
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Trae Stephens when discussing his upbringing in Ohio and the challenges faced by people in Rust Belt towns.
Trae Stephens when discussing his upbringing in Ohio and the challenges faced by people in Rust Belt towns.
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Trae Stephens when discussing challenges faced by people from lower middle class, rural communities.
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Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson, who read it twice and praised its people-centered approach.
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Mentioned by 
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Codie Sanchez while discussing the correlation between deaths of despair and the decline of dignity in trade professions.
Codie Sanchez while discussing the correlation between deaths of despair and the decline of dignity in trade professions.
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Rory Stewart in discussion of his transformation from a thoughtful conservative to a Trump supporter.
Rory Stewart in discussion of his transformation from a thoughtful conservative to a Trump supporter.
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His reflection is evident on every page of it.
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