Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Is there any way that Lia's story could've ended differently? What other possible outcomes could you imagine?
- What historical factors contribute to the Hmongs' tendency toward insular communities?
- How does Anne Fadiman's status as an American impact her view of the story?
- How has this experience changed Peggy and Neil?
- How might have the U.S. improved its Hmong repatriation campaign?
- Do you think Lia's case has the potential to affect Hmong-doctor relations? Why or why not?
- Why are Lia's siblings better able to adapt to America than her parents?
- In your opinion, are Hmong spiritual treatments useful? Why or why not?