"The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" explores the cultural clash between Hmong traditions and Western medicine through the story of Lia Lee, a Hmong child with epilepsy. The book, written by Anne Fadiman, illustrates how Lia's family, deeply rooted in their cultural beliefs, interprets her illness not merely as a medical condition but as a spiritual phenomenon. This perspective shapes their approach to treatment, leading to misunderstandings with American doctors who focus...