The book presents the world of emigration from an insider’s perspective, highlighting the reasons that force young people to leave, the conflicts between those who stay and those who leave, the challenges of integration in new cities, and the issue of racism. It also discusses the dignity gained through work. The protagonist, Master Turi, tells the story of millions of emigrants, using straightforward and concrete language without rhetorical embellishments. The book aims not to console, but to depict reality as it is.