Book excerpt: How does it feel to wake up in a scene of a World War II movie? How did people, who were attacked by their neighbour country react and what did they do in face of death and danger? Why is Ukraine a country of leaders? Answers to these questions could be found in stories of Ukrainian volunteers, who prove that people are stronger than circumstances. The author describes her escape from homeland, her way to volunteering, and shares the stories of fellow Ukrainians, who chose not to give up or stay indifferent, despite their age, status or profession. These are the stories of personal responsibility and true leadership, combined with devotion and cooperation, few from many. "I have your back", says every act of a volunteer, but what if it could become a new way of living for our global community, humanity as a whole. Would it be a really nice place to raise our children and grandchildren, indeed?