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Was anyone else as horrified as I at those aspects of the Hillbilly culture the author praises? Mamaw was mean; she cussed, threatened and used physical violence and he admires her- why?
Heather Mamaw and Papaw truly loved him... which he could sense through it all. I don't remember them violating her physically.... did they?…moreMamaw and Papaw truly loved him... which he could sense through it all. I don't remember them violating her physically.... did they?(less)
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Hillbilly Elegy
by J.D. Vance
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