New book highlights integration and identity challenges in Denmark

Living in Denmark as an foreign resident often involves complex identity questions.

A former refugee who built a career here has published a new book.

Lena Rexhepi arrived in Denmark at age nine from Kosovo.

She attended local schools and worked for major Danish companies.

However, she says racial slurs followed her into adult life.

A colleague recently used a racial slur during drinks in Copenhagen.

Rexhepi notes society often labels immigrants as either angry or grateful.

She urges foreign residents to stay rooted in their own self-worth.

Her new book explores identity and discrimination in modern Denmark.

This story was originally reported by The Copenhagen Post.