Question: Which author wrote a memoir called "Hillbilly Elegy", which was on "The New York Times" Best Seller list in 2016 and 2017?

full_context: Document 1: Devil's Bargain: Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency is a book by "Bloomberg Businessweek" journalist Joshua Green about the partnership between Donald Trump and Steve Bannon that led to their 2016 political upset and the rise of the alt-right. Prior to writing the book, Green had worked as a journalist for "The Atlantic" and "Bloomberg", where he garnered experience reporting on conservatives. He had previously written a profile on Bannon in 2015, and interviewed Bannon for the book.
Document 2: James Bowen (author): James Bowen (born 15 March 1979, Surrey) is an author and busker based in London. His books "A Street Cat Named Bob", "The World According to Bob" and "A Gift from Bob", written with author Garry Jenkins were international best-sellers. A movie based on the first novel was released in 2016. Bowen now dedicates his time to help numerous charities that involve homelessness, literacy, and animal welfare.
Document 3: Townie: A Memoir: Townie – A Memoir is a 2011 memoir by American novelist and short story writer Andre Dubus III. It details Dubus' childhood in Haverhill, Massachusetts and his frequently turbulent relationship with his father Andre Dubus II.
Document 4: J. D. Vance: James David "J. D." Vance (born James Donald Bowman; August 2, 1984) is an American author and venture capitalist known for his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy". The book is about the Appalachian values of his upbringing and their relation to the social problems of his hometown. The book was on "The New York Times" Best Seller list in 2016 and 2017. It was a finalist for the 2017 Dayton Literary Peace Prize.
Document 5: Hillbilly: Hillbilly is a term (often derogatory) for people who dwell in rural, mountainous areas in the United States, primarily in Appalachia and the Ozarks. Due to its strongly stereotypical connotations, the term can be offensive to those Americans of Appalachian or Ozark heritage.
Document 6: Dale J. Stephens: Dale Jasper Stephens is an American entrepreneur, speaker, and author, best known as one of the original 24 recipients of the Thiel Fellowship. He is also the founder of UnCollege, which is a social movement that aims to change the notion that going to college is the only path to success.
Document 7: Venture Capital Journal: The Venture Capital Journal, or VCJ, is a monthly glossy magazine that covers investment trends, financing techniques and news from across the Venture Capital industry. The magazine, founded in 1961, focuses on venture capital and features expert analysis and commentary. Top venture capitalists who have been featured in "VCJ" include Jim Breyer, Steve Westly, John Doerr, William Henry Draper III, Timothy C. Draper, Pitch Johnson, Vinod Khosla, Ray Lane, Michael Moritz, Tom Perkins Lip-Bu Tan, Arthur Rock, Heidi Roizen, Paul Wythes, and Don Valentine.
Document 8: The Education of Little Tree: The Education of Little Tree is a memoir-style novel written by Asa Earl Carter under the pseudonym Forrest Carter. First published in 1976 by Delacorte Press, it was initially promoted as an authentic autobiography recounting Forrest Carter's youth experiences with his Cherokee grandparents in the Appalachian mountains. However, the book was later claimed to be a literary hoax done by Asa Earl Carter, a white political activist from Alabama heavily involved in segregationist causes before he launched his career as a novelist. Although claimed to be autobiographical originally, it is now believed that it is only loosely based on Carter's own experiences in his youth.
Document 9: Donald L. Drakeman: Donald Lee Drakeman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, business executive, academic, and scholar based in South Carolina. He has since 2007 been a Venture Partner in Advent Venture Partners, a venture capital firm based in London, in connection with which he is a member of the firm's Life Sciences Team. At the same time he is a Fellow in Health Management of the Judge Business School at Cambridge University, where he is a member of the Management Science Subject Group. He is in addition the Chairman of the Advisory Council of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, where he was for many years a member of the faculty and taught lecture courses and seminars on civil liberties and the United States Constitution. His book "Church, State, and Original Intent", which concerns the establishment clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2010. In 2015 Palgrave Macmillan published "Why We Need the Humanities", which focuses on the relation of the humanities to the life sciences and to civil liberties.
Document 10: Salvation on Sand Mountain: Salvation on Sand Mountain is a 1995 non-fiction book by Dennis Covington. The storyline follows the author as he goes from covering the trial of Glenn Summerford to experiencing a snake handling church in Appalachia. The book was a finalist for the National Book Award.
Document 11: Joshua Kushner: Joshua Kushner (born June 12, 1985) is an American businessman and investor. He is the founder and managing partner of the investment firm Thrive Capital, co-founder of Oscar Health, and the son of real estate magnate Charles Kushner. His brother is Jared Kushner, the son-in-law and senior advisor of the US President Donald Trump.
Document 12: Hillbilly Elegy: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis is a memoir by J. D. Vance about the Appalachian values of his upbringing and their relation to the social problems of his hometown.
Document 13: The Coalwood Way: The Coalwood Way (2000) is the second memoir in a series of three, by Homer Hickam, Jr. "The Coalwood Way" is a story of the Rocket Boys and Coalwood. Homer calls it an "equal," rather than a sequel because the story happens during the same timeframe as the first book. Today, it is one of the most often picked community/library reads in the United States. It is also studied in many school systems around the world. The Coalwood Way (2000) is followed by "Sky of Stone" (2002), and preceded by "October Sky" (1998).
Document 14: October Sky (novel): October Sky (originally published as Rocket Boys) is the first memoir in a series of three, by Homer Hickam, Jr. It is a story of growing up in a mining town, and a boy's pursuit of amateur rocketry in a coal mining town. It won the W.D. Weatherford Award in 1998, the year of its release. Today, it is one of the most often picked community/library reads in the United States. It is also studied in many school systems around the world. "October Sky" was followed by "The Coalwood Way" (2000) and "Sky of Stone" (2002).
Document 15: Andrew Branham: Andrew Christopher Branham (born October 27, 1975) is an American author and business executive who resides in Jackson, Michigan. He was born in Lorain, Ohio and graduated from Bowling Green State University. He is the author of both fiction and non-fiction with his first memoir debuting in 2015 and his first fiction book in 2016. In 2015, after enduring a terrifying same-sex adoption with his long-time partner, he released his first book entitled, "Anything for Amelia." The book detailed their 206-day journey through what many called one of the most difficult adoptions in the United States. The book received a warm reception and was featured on many websites, blogs, and talk shows. The book has been credited as being one of the first to highlight many flaws in the U.S. adoption system. In 2016, after a year of writing, Andrew released his first fiction book called, "Parched." The post-apocalyptic and dystopian novel was inspired by the extreme drought conditions that occurred while the family resided in Livermore, California. Andrew wanted to create a story that opened up discussion about climate change in a mainstream novel. "Parched" received rave reviews on many top websites and received a glowing review by "Kirkus Reviews." In May 2016, "Parched" became a top 10 best seller in the post-apocalyptic category on several major book sellers. In addition to publishing two novels, he has also contributed to many websites, newspapers, and publications. He is married to his long-time partner, David and the couple has a young daughter. Together the family resides on a 40 acre ranch in Blackman township in Jackson County, Michigan.
ground_truth: James Donald Bowman