WHERE DO THEY BELONG? – Satarupa Bose Roy

Where do they belong? is a powerful exploration of international migration, displacement and identity too often reduced to statistics. Blending reportage, history, and personal reflection, Satarupa Bose Roy illuminates the courage, loss, resilience and hope in the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants.
Through their voices, the author reveals the unseen realities behind immigration policies and the social tensions shaping Europe’s present, exposing the rising nationalism and the erosion of empathy in the old continent. Both analytical and profoundly compassionate, Where do they belong? invites the reader to reconsider what it may mean to find, or to offer, a place to belong.

Satarupa Bose Roy is an accomplished English Language Teacher in the Netherlands. Holding an MA in Victorian Literature from the University of Leicester, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for language to her students. As the founder and editor of Indyana, an Indian expat magazine, she has created a vital platform for the Indian community in the Netherlands, fostering connections and sharing stories that enrich the region’s cultural tapestry.
Her literary contributions extend beyond editorial work. With two books written in her mother tongue, Bengali, Satarupa has made significant strides in promoting literature that resonates with her heritage. Where Do They Belong? marks an exciting turning point, as it is her first venture into the English-language book market.
Moreover, her dedication to bridging languages is reflected in her decision to translate Where Do They Belong? back into Bengali, ensuring that her work reaches those who speak her native language.