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Anne Fadiman, an accomplished editor and journalist, is known for her award-winning non-fiction work that explores complex cultural themes. Her debut book, which earned the US National Book Critics Circle Award, delves into the intersection of culture and medicine, highlighting the challenges faced by a Hmong family navigating the American healthcare system. Fadiman's insightful storytelling and keen observations reveal the intricacies of identity and understanding in a multicultural context. She resides in New York City.