so-soI didn‘t want to read this book but I decided to do it to see what Vance had to say before he sold his soul. I‘ve read about many other experiences from people of color and didn‘t think I would find anything remarkable here; I didn‘t. Vance had a rough childhood and adolescence which he is very open about in this memoir, but it doesn‘t justify the monstrous policies he now supports or the vile thing he has become. Maybe I‘m wrong, but I think⤵️
JenniferEgnor he resents his mother and that this is reflected in the way he speaks to and about women today. His dark younger days still, do not justify this. Vance focuses on the issues of his rural, underserved communities but does not really mention any comparison to other underserved communities that are not white, nor the fact that the way the white working class typically votes, which does not help move any needle forward. I will always refer back⤵️ 1d
JenniferEgnor to the most informative book I‘ve ever read on the subject of community conditions and voting (‘The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together‘ by Heather McGhee). Vance managed to pull himself out of a bad time, but it doesn‘t work out that way for everyone. If you are not familiar with Peter Thiel or Curtis Yarvin, do some homework—these are Vance‘s best buds. Take some anti-nausea meds beforehand…you‘ll need them. (edited) 1d
Suet624 He‘s an awful man. 1d
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dabbe Thank you for having the courage to read this. I can barely conger his name without 🤮. Your review supports everything I thought, but even gave me new insights I didn't know. I consider you the only source I need for this book. Again, #thankyou. 💚💜💚 1d
TheBookHippie @Suet624 he is. Evil. 1d
CatMS Wholeheartedly agree. 22h
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