The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures (FSG Classics) by Anne Fadiman (2012-04-24)

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With its powerful storytelling and astute observations, "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" grips the reader from the very first page. Fadiman's masterful writing effortlessly brings to life the challenges faced by both the Hmong family and their American doctors, while revealing the deep-rooted cultural beliefs that shape their interactions. This book is not only an eye-opening exploration of the clash between Western medicine and Hmong spirituality, but also a tale of compassion, understanding, and the recognition of our shared humanity.

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