Rose and three young children walked onto American soil wearing Sandals in the Snow, an abrupt transition from Nigeria to New York. This fascinating memoir recounts the amazing journey of an African family searching for the American dream. Dr. Rose Ihedigbo draws readers into the account beginning in two small villages in Nigeria, through snowstorms, and into life in New York and Massachusetts. This engaging story sweeps readers in, allowing them to live vicariously through the experiences. Sandals in the snow incorporates the authors native language, Igbo, with English and utilizes African phrases and simple transitions.