Anne Fadiman
Anne Fadiman is an American essayist and reporter. She is the author of 'The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down,' which won the National Book Critics Circle Award. Fadiman is known for her works on literary journalism and personal essays.
Books
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1. The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures
This book explores the clash between a small county hospital in California and a refugee family from Laos over the care of Lia Lee, a Hmong child diagnosed with severe epilepsy. The book delves into the contrasting perspectives of Lia's family, who see her condition as a spiritual matter, and her doctors, who perceive it as a medical issue. This cultural divide leads to a tragic misunderstanding, highlighting the challenges of navigating a complex healthcare system while maintaining cultural beliefs and traditions.
The 3697th Greatest Book of All Time
