The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Resources

Want to know what's happening to the Hmong community right now? Well, that's what their personal news channel is for.

This website is a wealth of information on epilepsy, detailing the condition and giving info on how you can help those who suffer from it. It's not called thespiritcatchesyouandyoufalldown.com, but one of the perks of Western medicine is shorter URLs.

This interview focuses on writer Anne Fadiman's approach to writing, her thoughts on research, and her obsessive relationship with her subject matter.

Incredibly, Lia lived to be 30 years old—or about 26 older than her doctors expected. This obituary honors her memory and her contributions to the world of medicine.

This rather harrowing article details the struggles of the many Hmong who are still in Southeast Asia fighting their foes.

This awesome documentary details the history of the Hmong people.

In this speech, Fadiman talks about writing The Spirit Catches You and the importance of seeing both sides of every issue.

Ever wonder what Hmong music sounds like? We've got you covered.

Although this interview focuses on Fadiman's 1998 book Ex Libris, its insight into her writing practices makes it extremely insightful to her readers.

This controversial piece from NPR's Radiolab provides another great example of the cultural conflicts portrayed in the book.

Okay, we can't front—Lia Lee was pretty adorable. And we're big fans of Hmong fashion, too.

This killer photo features a Hmong txiv neeb performing a ritual much like the one we witness (well, read about) at the end of the book.