Fadiman was only planning on writing a single article about Lia, but after the piece was rejected by The New Yorker, she figured she might as well upgrade to a full-blown book. After following her father's footsteps into the world of journalism, Fadiman stumbled across the story of Lia Lee, a young Hmong child (more on them soon) who's diagnosed with epilepsy. Fadiman's father is Clifton Fadiman, a legendary editor, writer, and part-time quiz show host. The book was written by Anne Fadiman, a journalist with some serious pedigree. The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down IntroductionĪlthough The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down may sound like the debut album from an obscure EDM artist, this little non-fiction book has changed the world in more ways than one.
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