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Freedom comes with high risks and disillusioned dreams. "Snow in Seattle" is the second book in the Snow trilogy and is the sequel to Amy M. Le's debut, historical fiction novel, "Snow in Vietnam". After escaping Vietnam 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 in 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. The novel won honorable mention in the 2020 Oklahoma Writers Federation literary contest.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"I highly recommend this book for those that want to learn more about refugees coming to this country and veterans returning home. Amy has touched on a subject that has been kept quiet for far too long."-Charles Peters, Vietnam War Veteran"What I especially enjoyed about Le's two novels is her literary mastery of real life. As you read the book's dialogue it's as if you're actually hearing the words with your ears instead of reading them with your eyes. That is a true gift. Too often, even today, when people say the word "Vietnam," they are referring to the Vietnam War. Le's novels, based on her family's true story, help American readers see that Vietnam is a country, not a war-and one that many of its people felt forced to flee. It's the amazing strength of those people that Le illustrates so well in these novels."-Bill McCloud, Vietnam Veterans of America"Author Amy M Le writes another brilliant book relating to the continuing saga of Snow, Dolly, and Tree as they arrive in a new land, new culture, and more importantly a new beginning. The books will give you more of an appreciation of the freedoms many of us at times take for granted."-Greg Simpson, Vietnam War Veteran"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." -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 "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

If you take elements of Nguyen Phan Que Mai's THE MOUNTAINS SING and Amy Tan's THE JOY LUCK CLUB, then throw in sprinkles of Kevin Kwon's CRAZY RICH ASIANS, you'll get Amy M. Le's debut historical fiction novel, SNOW IN VIETNAM. There are elements of humor, romance and heartache injected throughout these pages of fear and uncertainty. Growing up in war-torn Vietnam was normal, even idyllic at times, for Snow, the youngest of seven children in her family. Although her heart belongs to an American GI, she honors her father by marrying a Vietnamese man. Her halcyon life unravels as the Vietnam War ravages her country and the threat of communism culminates with the fall of Saigon. Life in unified Vietnam under the new regime becomes unbearable. Betrayed by her husband and left with a dying child to raise, Snow must set aside her morals and push herself to the limit emotionally, physically, and mentally, to buy her way out of the country. Her decision to escape and find sanctuary in America takes her adrift in the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand with her daughter, nephew, and other boat refugees. For days, they are at the mercy of pirates, storms, and dire conditions. Ultimately, Snow settles into a refugee camp on the island of Galang in Indonesia, but life there is deplorable. The threat of repatriation and the will to keep her family alive keeps her motivated to hustle for a ticket to freedom. SNOW IN VIETNAM was written to honor the memory of the author's mother. The novel was a finalist for the 2018 Pacific Northwest Writers Association literary award. This story is dedicated to the boat people of Vietnam and all the refugees who risked their lives in a desperate search for safety and freedom. Praise for SNOW IN VIETNAM: "Wow, Snow in Vietnam is better than Miss Saigon! A story told from someone who lived through love, loss, and the pursuit of freedom during the Vietnam War. A triumphant story of the Vietnamese boat people!">"The book is beautifully written, the story told with equal amounts of heart and skill and this reader could hardly tear away from the story for real-life each day. The plight of the Vietnamese boat people is told in heartbreaking detail as Snow's journey to America is continually thwarted. I loved this book that reminded me of Amy Tan's richness of story and detail. It was a joy to read and I look forward to the author's second book." -Kim Hornsby, USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author "I love the title... I also loved the novel. Amy Le should be pleased with her work." -Bill McCloud, Vietnam Veterans of America "Compelling, informative, and beautifully written." -Frances Evlin, Author of Circles of Deception "I stayed up all night reading because I literally could not put it down. This book leaves you hungry for the next chapter and the next chapter and the next chapter. This is the kind of book that you can't stop thinking about after you read it because the characters just come alive and the descriptions of the settings and the activities are so vivid." -Diana LeBeau, Beta reader "This novel is epic...The story gives us a glimpse into the everyday life of a small village and a big city. Snow was born during WW2, witnessed the war against the French, and then the communist/American war. War interrupted their tranquil village life and threw people into extraordinary circumstances. Snow adapts and conquers; a great read." -Michael Harmon, Vietnam War Veteran" The author has the uncanny ability to make the reader feel he or she is right in the middle of this tense and danger-filled escape...It is a story that had to be told. One of the best books I have ever read."-Greg Simpson, Vietnam War Veteran "I loved going on Snow's emotional journey and learning about the Fall of Saigon through her unique perspective." -Lisa Schumann, Beta