What happens to a child who leaves everything behind to start a new life in another country?

In How Did I Get Here? An Immigrant’s Odyssey, Mary Appel Kooy shares her deeply personal journey of emigrating from the Netherlands to Canada. This moving memoir explores identity, belonging, and the emotional impact of growing up between two worlds.

Through honest and heartfelt storytelling, Mary reveals what is often overlooked about emigration—the fears, the silent struggles, and the resilience it takes to build a new life.

If you’ve ever moved, felt caught between cultures, or wondered what it truly means to find a place to call home, this book will resonate deeply.

👉 Discover her story and experience the journey for yourself.