A True Story About Connecting with America's Humanity

The Freedom to Wonder is an inspiring memoir about a young woman's solo journey to connect with the heart of America.

EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF AMERICA IN THE FREEDOM TO WONDER

Before her twenty-eighth birthday, Snow White Bui quit her job and left everything she had built in Los Angeles, California, to recalibrate the direction of her life. She realized she had strayed from the person she had once been—a young woman in pursuit of knowledge and wisdom—in favor of career success and social belonging.

Months later, spurred by news of the shooting of Black parishioners at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, Snow White decided to embark on an improvised, solitary journey to learn more about the history and people of the United States.

With her passion project, Lessons for Life Project, as a driving intention, she engaged with Americans across twenty-five states, asking them to share their biggest life lessons. Not only did she learn from Americans’ diverse lived experiences, she also discovered the richness of life that comes from embracing the humanity in ourselves and in each other.

The Freedom to Wonder is an inspiring story about an Asian American woman’s journey to connect with the heart of America.

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A PREVIEW OF THE HEARTFELT LIFE LESSONS SNOW WHITE BUI COLLECTED ACROSS AMERICA:

Everyone has a story that is sadder, happier and more complicated than you would guess. Be kind.
Neil, 54, Professor from Maine

Life includes joy and suffering. The suffering can be very hard to endure at times.
Janet, 60, Accountant from Greenville, South Carolina

I wish I knew to take everything I learned with a grain of salt, because I’d spend most of the rest of my life unlearning stuff adults/society taught me.
Stacy, 31, Writer from Atlanta, Georgia

Studies show that we judge ourselves based on our intentions, but everyone else judges us by what they see: our actions. Because of this disconnect, there is a reality gap.
Howdy, 67, Factory Owner based in Chelsea, Michigan

I wish I would have told my parents more often how much I appreciated them (both parents passed away).
Rodney, 50, Security Operator from Detroit, Michigan

"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin

"True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us."

- Socrates

The Freedom to Wonder might be the book for you if:

- You're confused and sad about the current state of America.

- You're curious about the life lessons and lived experiences of everyday Americans.

- You feel like you might be going through an existential or quarter-life crisis.

- You love to read memoirs by female authors.

- You want to be reminded of what matters most in life.

Early Reader Reviews:

I haven't been able to bring myself to read while we've been quarantined, but as soon as I picked up this book, I was hooked. It's exactly what I wanted and needed right now. I genuinely love it.
Allie, 31, Cleveland, Ohio

I've traveled all over the world, but very little in my own country. This book reminded me of how beautiful and diverse America is, and I'm inspired to plan my own trip after the pandemic is over. :)
Elizabeth, 33, San Diego, California

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Snow White Bui has initiated conversations with 1,500+ strangers about their biggest life lessons and collected handwritten notecards from thousands more for her Lessons for Life Project.

Currently based in Irvine, California, Snow White is a lover of learning and has a B.A. in economics. Her proudest achievement is becoming the woman she is today.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HER LESSONS FOR LIFE PROJECT