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Violence
Barely any
Domestic violence; physical altercations
Language
Some
Strong language used throughout
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Mother's severe drug addiction, including heroin, is central to the narrative
Emotional Intensity
Some
Trauma, poverty, family dysfunction, and the psychological weight of generational hardship
What this book is about
Vance's 2016 memoir about growing up in a poor Appalachian family. Features descriptions of domestic violence, drug addiction (his mother's heroin use), strong language, and the psychological impact of poverty and family dysfunction. For mature teens and adults.
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Domestic violence
Parental drug addiction (heroin)
Strong language
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