In What Strange Paradise, a novel by Omar El Akkad, the reader is transported into waves of emotion and can reflect on the subject of the dehumanization of war refugees. In 2024, now more than ever, we all need to realize the chance and luck that we have, living a peaceful and privileged environment. Unfortunately, it is not the case for everyone in this world and we can play a role in improving their conditions, especially by switching ethnocentric beliefs into a welcoming attitude.