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Immaculée Ilibagiza

Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust

"Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust" is a powerful and inspiring memoir by Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The book provides a harrowing account of Ilibagiza's experiences during the 100-day period of violence that resulted in the deaths of over 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Ilibagiza, a Tutsi, was forced to hide in a tiny bathroom with seven other women for 91 days, surviving on just a few potatoes and prayers. The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes Ilibagiza's life before the genocide, providing context for the reader to understand the political and social tensions that led to the violence. The second part details the horrors of the genocide and Ilibagiza's experiences hiding and eventually escaping from her pursuers. The third part explores Ilibagiza's spiritual journey and her discovery of forgiveness and peace in the aftermath of the genocide. Ilibagiza's writing is both vivid and introspective, allowing the reader to feel the full weight of her experiences. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and capacity for forgiveness, even in the face of unimaginable atrocities. The book also raises important questions about the nature of faith and the role of religion in times of crisis. "Left to Tell" has received widespread critical acclaim and has been translated into over 30 languages. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the Rwandan genocide and the power of forgiveness and faith in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Ilibagiza's story is a reminder of the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding in a world that is too often marked by division and hatred...