Abstract
In my memoir, I analyze the topic of freedom: personal, political, philosophical, and psychological freedom. Through my immigration journey to the United States from my native country Romania I explore the multi-faceted notions of freedom, as I grapple with my new identity. While struggling to become part of a new country and leaving behind family, friends, and my Romanian heritage, I reflect on what it takes to be truly free. Is there such a thing as total freedom? Does happiness result from being free? To sum things up, my intention was to depict a universal journey of becoming a United States citizen, while trying to attain personal and spiritual freedom, even though in gaining freedom, I lost my old self. Yet, the promise of a better life was alluring and fulfilling.