Hillbilly Elegy
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Hillbilly Elegy
JD Vance
10 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2016–2018.
What people on Hacker News said
The valuable part was the depiction of his home life and the disintegration of the social fabric of his community over a few generations driven by unseen but acutely felt economic trends. Very touching and powerful accounts.
Where it comes up
- YC's Winter Reading List 2016 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? 2016 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are some interesting books you read in 2017? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is the best book you read on 2017? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2017? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in 2017? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- YC's Winter Reading List 2016 · 1 recommendation