Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty from "summary" of Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance
In our family, there was a clear divide between those who had pursued education and those who had not. My grandmother, Mamaw, had only a high school diploma, while my grandfather, Papaw, had dropped out of school in the eighth grade. They struggled financially and faced many challenges throughout their lives. On the other hand, my mother was the first person in our family to graduate from college. She worked hard to provide a better life for me and my sister, encouraging us to pursue education as a way out of poverty. Education was seen as a ticket to success, a way to break free from the cycle of poverty that had plagued our family for generations. It was not just about getting a degree or a job, but about gaining the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the world. As I watched my mother juggle work, school, and family responsibilities, I saw firsthand the power of education to transform lives. For me, education was not just about academic achievement, but about personal growth and development. It taught me ...
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