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Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, this brilliantly reported and beautifully crafted book explores the clash between a medical center in California and a Laotian refugee family over their care of a child--and the lack of understanding that led to tragedy.
 

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Hmong Means Free Man

by  onabreak2 ,  Apr 18, 2005
18 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Now Required Reading For Medical Students so they have a better understanding of different cultures
Cons: Would have liked Hmong terms written in English
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this book to anyone who likes reading true stories or anyone that likes to read about different cultures .
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: This book is required reading for medical students according to the Hmong Interpreter where I work. It was the winner of the national book critic's circle award. Was praised by editors from the Washington Post to the New York times and many others...
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Smith's summer chore

by  simplyk8 ,  Aug 1, 2001
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
Pros: enthusiastic author, Smith reading, a different and culture, interesting idea
Cons: Long; frequent strays from topic; awkward writing style; often nonsensical anecdotes
The Bottom Line: "The Spirit..." has potential, but is ultimately rocky and disorganized. Much of it is interesting, too much is muddled. Worth a skim, but don't read every word.
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Review: As an entering student at Smith College, I found myself immersed in the new life I would be coming into: excited about everything, planning my class loads, wondering what my roommate would be like, fretting about dorms, the right place on campus,...
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book will bring you into another culture

by  vdeevanna ,  Oct 19, 2006
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
Pros: It is a fascinating story. Talks about how two cultures clash. Very informative.
Cons: Fadiman often strays from the main topic.
The Bottom Line: If you want to learn about how two cultures can collide and the effects of it, this is a good book to read.
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Review: I had to read this book for a class I'm taking this semester. This book is actually our university's "book of the semester. This book is very informative and will make you feel like you've stepped into another culture.

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