THE SPIRIT CATCHES YOU AND YOU FALL DOWN: A HMONG CHILD, By Anne Fadiman HC Book

Description: Explore the captivating story of Lia Lee, a Hmong child, and the cultural divide between her American doctors and her family in "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadiman. This hardcover textbook discusses the collision of two distinct cultures through the lens of Lia's life, offering an insightful and eye-opening perspective on the Hmong community. Published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in 1997, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in cross-cultural communication, medicine, and the immigrant experience in America. With its engaging writing style and thought-provoking content, "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" is a must-read for students, educators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Hmong people and their struggles. Hard cover with dust jacket. Name written inside. Good condition. Smoke free.

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Subject Area: culture

Book Title: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her

ISBN-10: 0895175312

Topic: Hmong Child

Subject: Hmong Child

Item Length: 9.6in.

Item Height: 1.2in.

Item Width: 6.4in.

Author: Anne Fadiman

Publication Name: Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down : A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux

Publication Year: 1997

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 22.9 Oz

Number of Pages: 352 Pages