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A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness

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A Rwandan Woman Smiles And Holds A Child In Her Arms. From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story Of Healing And Forgiveness

In 1994, Rwanda was torn apart by a genocide that killed over 800,000 people. The country was left in ruins, and the people were traumatized. One of the survivors of the genocide was a woman named Immaculée Ilibagiza. Immaculée was a Tutsi, and her family was targeted by the Hutu militias. She was forced to watch as her parents and siblings were murdered. Immaculée was only 15 years old at the time.

After the genocide, Immaculée was left alone and homeless. She had lost everything. But she was determined to survive. She found shelter in a church, and she began to rebuild her life. Immaculée's story is a powerful example of the power of forgiveness. She was able to forgive the people who had killed her family. She said, "I have forgiven them because I know that hatred will only destroy me. I want to live a life of love and peace."

From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness

by Denise Uwimana-Reinhardt

4.5 out of 5

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Immaculée's story is a reminder that even the deepest wounds can be healed. It is a story of hope, resilience, and the power of forgiveness. Her story is an inspiration to us all.

About the Author

Immaculée Ilibagiza is a Rwandan genocide survivor and author. She was born in 1978 in Kibuye, Rwanda. In 1994, she was a student at the National University of Rwanda. During the genocide, Immaculée's family was killed by Hutu militias. She was able to survive by hiding in a bathroom with seven other women for 91 days. After the genocide, Immaculée moved to the United States. She has written two books about her experiences: Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust and Led by Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving account of one woman's journey to forgiveness after the Rwandan genocide. It is a story of hope, resilience, and the power of forgiveness to heal even the deepest wounds." - The New York Times

"Immaculée Ilibagiza's story is a testament to the power of forgiveness. She has shown us that even the most horrific wounds can be healed." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of forgiveness." - The Guardian

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From Red Earth: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness

by Denise Uwimana-Reinhardt

4.5 out of 5