Between Two worlds: The Life of An Immigrant

What’s the life of an immigrant like? A nomad in the middle of nowhere with an unknown future and unfamiliar faces lurking everywhere. That’s the life that the Author of Between 2 Worlds, Birol Bahadir, had to endure as he grew up in a foreign land full of uncertainties. Born in a Turkish family but raised in an unknown land in Germany, Birol succumbed to western influence that halted his growth and put a question mark on his identity. Between 2 Worlds takes you through the life of an immigrant living a life of despair entrenched with a feeling of alienation. It’s a heart-touching story that provides the readers with a glimpse of an immigrant surviving in western countries. It’s Bahadir’s tale of survival, living through the dungeons of Islamophobia and hate. This book provides an in-depth view of the life of an immigrant juggling the dilemma of identity. This book is for everyone living away from their homeland to make a fortune in a foreign land. It’s a biography/memoir that will urge you to find a connection with Birol’s life. Drift into a journey with this heart touching story that takes you through moments Birol faced while living as a Turkish Muslim immigrant and trying to find his true identity. Feelings of alienation and pangs of isolation afflict every immigrant family living in a foreign land, persisting incessantly in the initial days. Facing discrimination and hatred because of being termed a ‘refugee’ often takes away the will to survive. But, there’s a feeling that keeps you going, forcing you to push your limitations with every challenge that comes your way. Perhaps, that’s what drove Birol forward. This book epitomizes immigrants’ difficulties and problems like Birol, who eventually come out of it stronger than before. It is a beautiful memoir and a real life story penned by a once broken and battered Birol, who finally stood up to the occasion and overcame challenges bravely, excelling to his maximum potential.