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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Excellent book although the subject matter isn't exactly fun reading. Stories from the Rwandan genocide and much more, the stories include those of average people, both Hutu and Tutsi, political leaders, stories told from the midst of horror as well as years later during the attempt at recovery...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I can only read a chapter or 2 at a time due to the fact there is so much information and history to comprehend. I am enjoying it but it will be a slow precess, definitely holds my interest. OK this has become a chore so I am moving on! I would like to finish it because of the story but haven...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“ I was hoping this book could help me understand how this horrific event could have happened and why the international community didn’t rush in to stop the killing. It didn’t. It did answer many questions I had on what happened within Rwanda after the genocide ended as the country’s new leadership tried to find a way to rebuild and restore order. Their problems are enormous. How survivors of the genocide can ever live peacefully alongside those who murdered their families is beyond my comprehension. I was also shocked to learn that the United Nations and other relief organizations created and sustained huge refugee camps in the Congo for not only true refugees but for those that committed mass murders. ”
Karen K - Ohio wrote this review 5 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I can only read a chapter or 2 at a time due to the fact there is so much information and history to comprehend. I am enjoying it but it will be a slow precess, definitely holds my interest. OK this has become a chore so I am moving on! I would like to finish it because of the story but haven gotten bogged down in all the political history. UGH!”
Linda wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the most important case studies of Rwanda's aftermath.”
Ruth G wrote this review Saturday, October 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Amazing book; be prepared to cry.”
Matthew C wrote this review Monday, June 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is very disturbing. How we learn to kill each other with such hatred is something that still compels us to seek answers. However, the book also demonstrates that we have the compulsion to become spectators and do nothing at the expense of others. While we continue to deny that such an event could take place in the modern world, we are confronted with the reality of violence and shame. We often believe that we are removed from such acts by the advance of technology and the comforts of the modern world. Instead, we are much closer to such behavior than we wish to admit. The images that are described are not pleasant, and one should be prepared for the horror of what we are capable of doing. This should be required reading for everyone. If we wish to avoid and change such behavior in ourselves, we must be aware of our own capabilities.”
Kaz Hope wrote this review Thursday, May 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Painful account of the Rwandan genocide. Difficult to read at times, but worthwhile. Adult nonfiction.”
Jennifer S wrote this review Friday, May 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Tenia F said: 5 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Wednesday, March 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A very heart wrenching book about the genocide in Rwanda. Over 800,000 Tutsis were murdered by the Hutu. It was the largest case of genocide since Hintler's war against the Jews. Gourevitch talks with survivors, and paints a horrowing picture of the killers and those who were killed. Definatley a book that will haunt me for years.
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“ We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed with Our Families Stories from Rwanda Philip Gourevitch
Tenia F wrote this review Monday, March 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 stars
A very heart wrenching book about the genocide in Rwanda. Over 800,000 Tutsis were murdered by the Hutu. It was the largest case of genocide since Hintler's war against the Jews. Gourevitch talks with survivors, and paints a horrowing picture of the killers and those who were killed. Definatley a book that will haunt me for years.”
“An AMAZING book. I love disaster books (because I am sick in the head) and this one is PHENOMENAL, as evidenced by the fact that I have at least two more Rwanda books to read. This book gets into the situation in a way that I like; it's not just a personal account of disaster, as with the other book I've read on the topic.”
Cortney wrote this review Saturday, January 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
