Between Two Worlds is a real-life story of an immigrant that takes you through the life of a man swinging between his two identities. Birol Bahadir provides a sneak peek into his life, taking a sweet and sour take on his experiences while living in Germany as a child born to Turkish parents.
Birol’s book provides the readers with a insights into the German life for immigrants. It’s a real-life take on how it feels like living in your true identity. The bittersweet experiences and the continuous feeling of an unknown alienation are the key points raised by the author.
Birol's book has tons of relatable themes. It talks about relationships, discrimination, and challenges of a conservative household. The book is full of Easter-Eggs for the Turkish diaspora and a treat for the global audience.
Between Two Worlds is nothing but a rollercoaster ride. I am not a memoirs person but having an immigrant history; I couldn’t stop myself from reading this book. It has themes that I can relate to.
This book provides an in-depth view of the life of an immigrant juggling the dilemma of identity. I would recommended to all for this good read.
This book is a must-read for not only immigrants but for everyone. It highlights the bitter truth about living in a dilemma. The book questions the German social fabric and pushes the readers to think beyond borders.
A disclaimer – I am fortunate to know the author and his family. They are beautiful, hard working, loving souls. I have heard their story and seen the outcome. Theirs was an arduous journey from the beginning but they have persevered. They were bullied, lied to, scammed, and mistreated in so many ways, but here they are on the other side. I will say that the writing is not the best, but the truth of their story shines through and is an inspiration — not only to others in similar situations, but to all of us.
As a Turkish, I found the hidden jewels in this book. It’s a gripping tale of struggles and alienation. It pushes all the right buttons highlighting the contrast between German and Turkish life.
Can anyone tell me why Netflix hasn’t brought the rights to this book? Birol’s immigrant journey can be made into a perfect web series. It has every ingredient required to keep the readers hooked till the last page.
