Snow in Seattle

Freedom comes with high risks and disillusioned dreams. "Snow in Seattle" is the second book in the Snow series and is the sequel to Amy M. Le's debut, historical fiction novel, "Snow in Vietnam". After escaping Vietnam after the fall of Saigon with her daughter and nephew, Snow finds herself living in the refugee camps of Galang and Singapore. When she receives news of sponsorship to America, Snow's dream of starting a new life of freedom in Seattle comes true. Life in the United States, however, is nothing like the grandeur she imagined. Language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and lack of resources are just a few challenges. Snow continues to push herself to the limit emotionally, physically, and mentally, to keep her family together and adapt to her new surroundings. She immerses herself into American society and the community around her. Along the way, she discovers not everyone is welcoming of the Vietnamese refugees and the soldiers she met in Vietnam have their own demons to face in a country that treats them as burdens, not heroes. Snow's quest to make Seattle her new home will test her grit and tenacity, her patience and love, and her willingness to forgive. This story is dedicated to the refugees and veterans of war.PRAISE FOR SNOW IN SEATTLE"Author Amy M. Le has written a powerful, heartwarming story of resilience and family that inspired me and kept me turning the page. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next as Snow, the protagonist, struggled to adjust to the American culture while retaining her Vietnamese heritage. Le sprinkled this novel with humor, romance, and drama, and I highly recommend it "-Staci Mauney, Editor, Prestige Prose"Snow in Seattle is an astounding story bringing to life the complexities of adjusting to a new way of life for Vietnam refugees. It engulfs you in this family's reality and the struggles they faced. Written with such beautiful passion, I felt as if I was there with them. I am hopeful there will be another book to learn about the new adventures that await them." -Tabitha Salom, Beta Reader "Snow in Seattle has been one of the best books I've read in a long time. Snow, her daughter, and nephew had such difficulties getting to Seattle. This story will open your eyes to what refugees and our Vietnam Veterans went through during and after the war. This book will make you laugh, cry, and cheer on Snow and her family. Definitely worth the read "-Lori Kennedy, Beta Reader "Snow in Seattle takes us on the heartfelt journey of Snow and Dolly's acclimation and orientation to America. For Dolly, it is also about her pursuit of urgently needed medical care and lifelong good health. For Snow, it is the trek to healing her soul of the wounds inflicted from a lifetime of war, basic survival, hunger, violence, loss, and heartache. It is about forgiveness and salvation. It is about building a community of loved ones and supporters. There is a part of the book that will stay with me for a very long time. I won't spoil it for future readers, but let this quote from the book be a teaser. "Like cobwebs or like honeycombs? Like glass or like horse?" Nope, not just a very long time...maybe forever. You know that a story is well told when, days after completing it, you are still thinking about the amazing characters."-Gina Richardson, Beta Reader"After reading Snow in Seattle I have a better understanding on how the Vietnamese refugees lived here in America in the '70s and '80s. The journey of learning our culture while still incorporating her culture in her daughter was so impressive. I cried, laughed, loved, hated, and lived with Snow. The description of the food and atmosphere of everywhere around her is phenomenal. I could not put this book down I was there with Snow from the beginning and hope there is more to come."-Bri Neighbors, Beta Reader