Jun 26, 2017kpelish rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Authentic, well-written storytelling of a man who grew up in the tough, brawling culture of poor Appalachia. He credits his grandmother especially, and the Marines, with his almost unbelievable achievement of graduating from Yale Law School. He clearly details the systemic factors weighing down this region of the country, noting the drugs, alcohol, domestic violence, early pregnancies, blended families, etc. Grim moments are lightened by a good sense of humor/excellent observations. At the end of the book, I was glad to read he was only in his early 30s, because despite his accomplishments, he still seems haunted by what he calls his demons.
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Hillbilly Elegy