Wildflower is a stunning story of grit, grace, and resilience. Aurora James takes us on a vivid journey through a life informed by creativity, vision, and an indefatigable entrepreneurial spirit while always staying grounded in her commitment to the highest principles and values. . . . A must-read!

— Huma Abedin, New York Times bestselling author of Both/And

This is a story of a woman who can do anything she sets her mind to, and, in telling her story, shows us that we can too. With community and sisterhood at its center, Wildflower teaches us that against all odds, we can overcome.

— Rupi Kaur, New York Times bestselling author of milk and honey

Wildflower is revealingly touching, thought-provoking, and almost revolutionary in its sharing of Aurora James’s eternal optimism. It’s a must-read for all young women on living their truth, finding safety and strength in sisterhood, and doing it all with grace and grit.

— Iman

In Wildflower, Aurora James writes beautifully about where she has been and what it took to move the needle to make a difference. She may make it look easy, but her memoir reveals that that is far from the truth. Change takes caring, and James has given her life purpose—and we get to benefit from it.

— Bethann Hardison

James is vulnerable and frank, cultivating a narrative voice that is both intimate and captivating; on the line level, her language is impressively lyrical. A well written, profoundly empathetic memoir from an entrepreneur with a very bright future.

— Kirkus (starred review)

WILDFLOWER is a very inspiring modern tale from a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. This book will move you, challenge you, and ti may just change your life.

— Diane von Furstenberg, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman I Wanted to Be
Brother Vellies’s Aurora James Opens Up About Her Powerful New Memoir, Wildflower
n an unseasonably warm, sun-soaked February afternoon, Aurora James is taking a break from the whirlwind of New York Fashion Week at the Italian restaurant Gemma. In the past week she has thrown a gala for her nonprofit, attended shows by Brandon Maxwell and Rodarte, and, presently, is sitting down to discuss her memoir, Wildflower.
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Tour Dates

Wednesday, May 10th

7:00 PM EST

The Brooklyn Museum: In conversation with Huma Abedin

Wednesday, May 11th

7:30 PM PST

Writers Bloc: In conversation with Kerry Washington
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