On foot, in buses, prison vans, or special trains, a long stream of refugees is making its way from the Greek island of Lesbos towards Germany. Navid Kermani traveled this Balkan route in the autumn of 2015. In his empathetic report, he explains why the world of crises and conflicts that we believed was far beyond the gates of Europe has suddenly become our world as well. Navid Kermani describes the situation on the Turkish west coast, where thousands of refugees are waiting in appalling conditions for an uncertain crossing. He observed the arrival of those who have made it to Lesbos and are now experiencing a culture shock. He spoke with helpers and politicians, but most importantly with refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and other countries: What drives them away, and why do they all want to go to Germany? He masterfully highlights this through seemingly insignificant details.