A read for knowing more, knowing better.
The most detailed telling of what we have mostly seen only the surface level of.
A touching expose of the broken asylum system in the UK.
I cannot shake off the feeling of sadness, but also glad to know, for we must.

For those who complain about asylum seekers and often believe only the headlines, this book should be required reading. It is heartbreaking to learn about the injustices and lack of compassion shown to these individuals. Sensationalist headlines are often inaccurate and harmful, not only to asylum seekers but also to those working within the asylum system. This book is deeply moving and lays bare the harsh reality that there is no legal route for the majority of asylum seekers to enter the UK, forcing them to take illegal and often dangerous paths. The situation is complex, unfair, and devastating, and Kelly explains it with great clarity. She sheds light on the scandals within the Home Office and exposes the failures of the broken asylum system.