Belonging: Learning to Exist in the In-Between

by Aurelia Durand

A poignant exploration of identity and self-discovery, this intimate memoir traces a transformative journey across borders; from the French periphery through Paris to Copenhagen. Through candid reflection and emotional depth, the author unveils the path toward authentic self-acceptance in unfamiliar territory.

Genres: Nonfiction

104 pages, Paperback

Published December 20, 2025

Reviews

[Angelique · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful, concise, and straight to the point.
I loved the many expressions and found myself quoting several passages. I truly believe that many expats, immigrants—or simply humans—who have moved to Denmark and now call it home can easily relate to this short autobiographical book.
I appreciate how the author describes living in Denmark and elaborates so thoughtfully on many social aspects of the country. The way she weaves the past into the present, and explains how finding stillness and embracing silence helped her rediscover her voice, is beautifully expressed.
Some may say that this kind of book could have been published as a blog or a series of online articles, but I clearly see why—being an artist herself—she needed to present it as a physical book. I do not regret purchasing it, reading it, enjoying it, and relating to so many pages.
Thank you for a fresh and meaningful read.

[Janete Abrantes · Rating 5 out of 5]

So inspiring!