by Anne Fadiman · FSG Adult · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780374533403
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In this acclaimed book, Anne Fadiman explores the cultural clash between a California hospital and a Laotian refugee family, the Hmong, in the care of their daughter Lia Lee, diagnosed with severe epilepsy. The work narrates the tragic lack of understanding between Lia's parents and her doctors, who despite seeking the best for her, fail to communicate effectively due to their different cultural perspectives. Fadiman offers a compassionate and detailed account of this cultural clash, highlighting the importance of cultural sensitivity in healthcare and the need to understand the beliefs and practices of patients from diverse backgrounds.
Anne Fadiman is an American essayist and reporter. Her interests include literary journalism, essays, memoir, and autobiography. She has received the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest, and the Salon Book Award.
