Happy is an endearing story of illegal immigration

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Stubborn optimism in Happy by Celina Baljeet Basra sheds light on the realities of illegal migration. Basra brings us the story of Happy Singh Soni, the protagonist who is a vibrant and relentless spirit aspiring to be an actor. Happy departs from his homeland in pursuit of stardom. However, his journey takes a dark turn when he gets accidentally tangled up with organized criminals trafficking human labor.

The narrative is a kaleidoscope of optimism and grim realities. Despite his dreams, he finds himself trapped farming on a radish farm in Italy, after a difficult journey across continents. Yet, his irrepressible positivity and zest for life remain undiminished which makes the story equally lighthearted and endearing.

This isn't just a tale of one man’s struggle against exploitationbut also a poignant commentary on the human spirit’s unwavering determination. We’ve seen this before with the retelling of the Mardini sisters’ migration from Syria to Germany in The Swimmers.

The book is “an entertaining assortment and also a perplexing one,”and it’s made to show the resilience of those facing hardshipsand a reminder, with a touch of comedy, of the societal injustices of immigration.

You can find your copy on Amazon.