The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman
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Book Reviews of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Book Review: Informative
Summary: 3 Stars
This book was required summer reading for my college. I'd never heard of the Hmong people before reading it, and the story was definitely eye-opening. It's informative, but not too engrossing, so be prepared!Oh, also don't expect a happy ending to this one. However, the book is thought-provoking, which I think was its purpose. Mission accomplished.Book Review: Makes you think
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm just your run of the mill American and I never thought about how our pretty Western medicine isn't what everybody on the planet absolutely strives to attain. This was an eye opening read that I reccomend to anyone who believes that what we have here is the end all be all when others think otherwise. Book Review: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Summary: 5 Stars
Ann Fadiman is an incredible writer and this book is superb, not only for people in the medical profession, but any lay person interested in the culture of, and barriers facing, immigrants in the U.S.Book Review: This is a great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great story, and my experience with this seller was good as well.
I was a expecting a boring read since it was recommended for my graduate class, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Book Review: Superbly written, heartbreaking nonfiction
Summary: 5 Stars
The story of the little Hmong girl caught between two clashing cultures to her great detriment made me weep with sadness and frustration at our American medical system. The book was in a strong, clear, matter-of-fact style which made the tale even more horrifying. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in medicine or an interest in learning about new cultural belief systems. Merced, California is also a character in this book. A great read.