Came damaged
Because this book came along with two others, one which was quite huge and heavy, the book cover was damaged when it arrived. Other than that it arrived within estimated arrival time.

Eye Opening
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down chronicles the story of a little epileptic Hmong girl whose family does not accept the ways of the Western world and Western medicine. After reading this book, I find that I am more understanding to other cultures and ways of life. I too held almost an elitist opinion of the "American Way". This book gives a glimpse into the other side of the story. Good parenting is subjective and cultural. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who would like to become more open-minded and accepting.

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
This was an wonderfully written nonfiction book that offers insight for helping professionals working with the Hmong population. The author gives a detailed account of how cultural and communication barriers affected medical treatment for a Hmong child. The outcome for this child and family could likely have been different had the professionals understood more about the Hmong culture and had been able to communicate with the family, incorporating their beliefs and understanding of the child's diagnosis. This book reminds helping professionals that utilizing an interpreter with cultural brokering skills is beneficial for everyone involved.

Great read and hard to put down!
I bought this book as part of my coursework in Public Health Nursing. It is a wonderful book. It speaks to our general lack of cultural awareness from the medical community standpoint. It also opened my eyes to a strong and brilliant culture (Hmong). I am glad that my instructor recommended this book.

Hmong Book
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Never received the book. Was very upset. Would never utilize a 3rd party buyer again. A complete waste of my time.