The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne FadimanMy review
rating: 1 of 5 stars
I tried to give up on this book twice but because of the great reviews, I kept plodding along. I began to skip sections on the Hmong culture just so I could finish the story about Lia. Lia was a young Hmong girl who moved to the US with her family. She suffered from a seizure disorder that medical professionals could not control since her parents spoke no English and were often non-compliant with treatment. I understand the basic premise of loving parents at odds with the medical community who are trying to help her and the whole culture clash, but I thought the book was dreadfully boring.
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