This book tells the true story of Lia Lee, a young Hmong girl with epilepsy, and the cultural clash between her refugee family and American doctors. When Lia's traditional Hmong beliefs about her illness conflict with Western medical treatment, misunderstandings and tragedy unfold. The book explores how different cultures view health, healing, and what it means to help someone. It challenges readers to think about empathy, communication, and finding common ground between vastly different worldviews.