What is Hillbilly Elegy? Everything you need to know about JD Vance’s book

Vance, who grew up in Jackson, Kentucky, and Middletown, Ohio, rose to fame as the author of “Hillbilly Elegy.” The book was later made into a film of the same name, which was released in 2020.

Here you can find out everything you need to know about “Hillbilly Elegy”.

Is “Hillbilly Elegy” by JD Vance based on a true story?

Yes. Vance described a childhood marked by poverty and abuse in Hillbilly Elegy, his best-selling 2016 memoir. Vance’s mother struggled with drug addiction, so he spent many of his formative years with his grandmother — whom he called Mamaw. The book also details his path to a law degree at Yale University, which opened doors for him in Silicon Valley.

“Hillbilly Elegy” later became a Netflix feature film of the same name.

What you should know about the film “Hillbilly Elegy”

The film, inspired by Vance’s book, was released on Netflix in 2020. It was directed by Ron Howard and stars Amy Adams and Glenn Close.