Sun Shining on Morning Snow

A Memoir of Identity, Loss, and Living Boldly

De: Ingrid Hu Dahl

Narrado por: Ingrid Hu Dahl

Embark on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery.

Sun Shining on Morning Snow is a fearless and deeply moving memoir that celebrates the power of authenticity, love, and resilience. Ingrid Hu Dahl, a mixed-race, queer woman, takes listeners on an intimate journey through the challenges of self-discovery—navigating the weight of social, cultural, and familial expectations.

From her rebellious early days as a touring musician to her groundbreaking work at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls, Ingrid’s story is one of courage, defiance, and empowerment. She fights to carve out space for herself and others, embracing her truth despite the pressures that seek to silence her. Through love, loss, and an unbreakable connection to the fierce women before her—especially her mother—she ultimately finds reconciliation and the strength to live boldly in her identity.

She recalls her mother's words about going through fire to become pure gold, a metaphor that takes on new meaning as she recognizes the parallels in their struggles—two women, generations apart, yet bound by resilience in the face of cultural and personal battles. Despite their differences, their journeys echo each other, revealing the strength they both carried and the ways they were more alike than she ever realized.

She comes to see the power in her own—in the name her mother gave her, Sun Shining on Morning Snow, a reflection of transformation, a crystalline purity shaped by both fragility and strength, ever-changing yet luminous in its own becoming.

At once lyrical and badass, Sun Shining on Morning Snow is a testament to the radical act of being seen on your terms. Perfect for listeners seeking inspiration, representation, and the courage to step fully into their own light, this memoir is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever struggled to claim their place in the world.

©2025 Ingrid Hu Dahl (P)2025 Ingrid Hu Dahl

Intimately personal and yet relatable

I heard Ingrid say on a podcast that fans of "Crying in H Mart" would likely enjoy her memoir. Having just finished it, I was eager to put this theory to the test. She was right! Her story was so deeply impersonal and intimate, yet incredibly relatable. I so appreciated her reflections on her queer identity and the representation of complex, intersectional identities. I wasn't sure how she would be able to weave together so many different stories/reflection points from her life, but it felt like a very natural journey for me as a reader. I was in tears in the final chapter and was left wanting to know what life has been like since publishing. I would read more of her thoughts any time!

…breathtakingly beautiful. 🤍🐴

Reading and listening to Sun Shining on Morning Snow felt like being invited into the most intimate corners of Ingrid’s life - her memories, her truths, her heart. I was super moved by the tenderness and honesty in her storytelling, and I found myself deeply connected to her journey. I, too, was raised by an evangelical mother and experienced rejection because of who I am… but good grief, there IS hope. I don’t want to give away too much of the story, but Ingrid’s path just resonated in many, many ways.

Beyond that resonance, I also learned so much - especially about what it meant for her to grow up biracial in a world that was often unsafe, and so quick to label and define her before she could truly define herself. 🌈🤍

Ingrid’s voice is strong and vulnerable, grounded and luminous all at once.

I just love Ingrid, and I’m so grateful she shared this story with the world. It is a gift. As is she.

Heartfelt + Inspiring

A beautiful memoir from start to finish. I loved seeing into the author’s world growing up mixed race and hearing her perspective. The mother daughter relationship is deep, heartfelt, and relatable. I cried at the end. Loved hearing it read by the author.

Entertaining memoir

a luminous and courageous memoir that brims with authenticity, resilience, and poetic grace. As a mixed-race, queer woman, Dahl invites readers into an intimate journey of identity, grief, and self-acceptance—woven through with vivid, lyrical prose that sparkles like the morning light on fresh snow