Educated & Hillbilly Elegy: 2 Memoirs Collection Set

Please note that the following individual books, "Educated" by Tara Westover and "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" by J.D. Vance, are included in this listing. These books will be dispatched based on the original ISBN and cover image.

"Educated" has been named one of the ten best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review and is also one of President Barack Obama's favorite books of the year. It has also been featured on Bill Gates's holiday reading list and has received recognition such as the National Book Critics Circle's Award in Autobiography, the John Leonard Prize for Best First Book, and the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award. Tara Westover's memoir tells the story of her unconventional upbringing in the mountains of Idaho, where she was isolated from mainstream society and faced violence from one of her older brothers. Despite these challenges, she eventually found her way to education.

On the other hand, "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" by J.D. Vance delves into the culture and struggles of white working-class Americans. Vance provides a passionate and personal analysis of the slow disintegration of this group over the past forty years, shedding light on the social, regional, and class decline experienced by those who were born into it. The book offers a raw and searing look at what it feels like to carry the weight of a declining culture around your neck.

Both "Educated" and "Hillbilly Elegy" offer insightful perspectives on education, family dynamics, and societal challenges. These books are essential reads for those interested in understanding the complexities of individual experiences within larger cultural contexts.

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