the spirit catches you

Book 4 of 52 for 2012

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman

Man, I love Anne Fadiman.  There are not enough words to explicate how much I love her writing. 

This piece of literature is at once illuminating, depressing, historical, and deeply emotional.  The story of Lia Lee and her Hmong family paired with the medical anthropology infighting of culturally unqualified doctor’s makes for a terrifying and saddening ride.  This is by far at top 10 book I’ve ever read. 

I don’t want to say too much, but the entire book is gripping, passionate, and personal.  Read it.