I felt for this author as he relayed his journey frim childhood to adulthood-from a life almost destined to poverty & abuse to one in which he changed the course for himself & most likely future generations

As a fellow hill person myself, I can relate to many things J.D. Vance spoke on in this book. Either experience 1st hand or witnessed. His Mamaw was my favorite person in the book. She very much reminded me of my dear Aunt Sis, harsh and ruff but deep down you knew how deeply she loved and cared abo...

This was a quick and easy read. Very insightful, the book was definitely better than the movie.