![]() Pham:author of Catfish and Mandala: A Two-Wheeled Voyage Through the Landscape and Memory of Vietnam "The Bride Price is The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down for Hmong marriages:a compelling story of what happens when American values clash with ancient and patriarchal Hmong traditions. A rare view into Hmong culture and struggles:an important narrative." Andrew X. The Bride Price is an eye-opening story about love at the crossroads of cultures:obligations:and dislocation-a touching work driven by pain:beauty:and sensibilities. Moua proves an apt and insightful guide to a community dealing with age-old American issues in a new and original fashion." Viet Thanh Nguyen:Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer "Moua has penned a heartfelt memoir to bridge many divides. ![]() She shows how first- and second-generation Hmong:shaped by war and refugee experiences:confront difficult questions of identity and negotiation. ![]() ![]() ![]() "With subtlety:sensitivity:and nuance:Moua explores the world of Hmong Americans and reveals the fraught terrain of cultural differences that they must navigate. ![]()
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