Gratz weaves a story that helps provide perspective and emotional connection to the plight of refugees. It is told through the story of four different refugees found at different times throughout history. It is an incredibly sad book, but important. I think there is power in Bringing to light the stories and experiences of refugees. That they can't stay invisible. One of the characters in the book, Mahmoud, said "if you stayed invisible here, did everything you were supposed to and never made waves, you would disappear from the eyes and minds of all the good people out there who could help you get your life back. It was better to be visible. To stand up. To stand out."