Chapter
Satirical Book Presentation of Elite Institutions
06:07 - 11:04 (04:57)
The speaker criticizes the way books often portray entrants to elite institutions as something that just happens to them and the contrast between their background and their current status.
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The hosts discuss the book Hillbilly Elegy, which was recently adapted into a movie on Netflix.
06:07 - 07:14 (01:06)
Summary
The hosts discuss the book Hillbilly Elegy, which was recently adapted into a movie on Netflix. They criticize the latter part of the book which focuses on the author’s time in the military and his experiences at Yale Law School.
ChapterSatirical Book Presentation of Elite Institutions
EpisodeHillbilly Elegy
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The common narrative in memoirs about entering elite institutions presents it as something that just happens to you, but this ignores the privileges and opportunities that led to this achievement.
07:14 - 10:01 (02:47)
Summary
The common narrative in memoirs about entering elite institutions presents it as something that just happens to you, but this ignores the privileges and opportunities that led to this achievement.
ChapterSatirical Book Presentation of Elite Institutions
EpisodeHillbilly Elegy
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The hosts critique J.D.
10:01 - 11:04 (01:03)
Summary
The hosts critique J.D. Vance's book "Hillbilly Elegy", specifically his portrayal of poverty in Appalachia and how it stems from issues beyond just lack of economic opportunity. They also mock his patriotic inclinations.