Sohraab Singh Gill arrived in Canada as an international student with a suitcase full of dreams and the weight of his parents’ sacrifices on his shoulders. What he didn’t expect was a world that exhausted dignity, and demanded silent endurance in exchange for survival.
From cleaning gas station pumps at -10°C to holding back tears in locked bathroom stalls, Sohraab learns that migration isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about pain, pressure, and perseverance. But how long can he keep smiling through exploitation, isolation, and the burden of being "grateful"—even when everything is crumbling?
Will he find the strength to reclaim his voice? Or will he become just another story buried under silence?
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Kamalnoor Singh
Kamalnoor Singh was born in a small village in the Bathinda district of Punjab, India. Raised as the only child in a hardworking nuclear family, he balanced academic excellence with a quiet love for literature. After completing his schooling in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—with a 95% score in Grade 12—he followed the path many of his peers took: migrating to Canada in search of better opportunities.
He is currently enrolled in the Occupational Health and Safety program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). His journey as a writer began in childhood, but it was the emotional landscape of immigrant life that reignited his voice. What started as personal journaling evolved into this powerful debut novel.
Kamalnoor is also a passionate Punjabi folk dancer, having won state-level competitions in Bhangra and Malwai Gidha. A lifelong reader and fitness enthusiast, he draws strength from both movement and reflection.
Through this story, Kamalnoor hopes to give voice to the struggles of international students and immigrants—especially those from modest backgrounds. His message is simple: hardships are part of the path, but they don’t define your destination. Keep going, and let resilience write your story.
