Summary & Study Guide The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman
Anne Fadiman discusses her relationship with the Lee family in the preface. She offers her esteemed insight into what went astray with Lia Lee's care in the American medical system. Anne recorded her conversations with the Lees. Her interviews were conducted through an interpreter and offer a glimpse into Hmong culture.
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