Irivuzumugabe was 16 when he witnessed the atrocities of the 1994 Rwandan genocide from atop a cypress tree, where, terrified for his life, he remained for 15 days. In subsequent years, he converted to Christianity and began a new life together with surviving members of his family. This is his story of healing and redemption, which Dion Graham (see Behind the Mike, LJ 11/1/09) expertly narrates, switching between Rwandan and Southern American accents without losing step. Biblical quotes are interspersed throughout, and an inspirational song is included. For anyone who appreciated Philip Gourevitch's We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families or the works of Ishmael Beah and Faith J.H. McDonnell. [See "Great Discoveries," LJ 7/09.—Ed.]—Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix P.L.
*My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived Rwandan Genocide
In 1994, 16-year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. He wasn't trying to win a bet with his friends--he was attempting to save his life. Eric is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 800,000 people in just 100 days. In the midst of indescribable loss, and without a job, a home, or an education, Eric was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. My Father, Maker of the Trees is the story not only of his physical survival, it is the story of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people. His incredible account will show readers the reality of evil in the world as well as the power of hope. Eric's message of God's relentless love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire.
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*My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived Rwandan Genocide
In 1994, 16-year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. He wasn't trying to win a bet with his friends--he was attempting to save his life. Eric is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 800,000 people in just 100 days. In the midst of indescribable loss, and without a job, a home, or an education, Eric was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. My Father, Maker of the Trees is the story not only of his physical survival, it is the story of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people. His incredible account will show readers the reality of evil in the world as well as the power of hope. Eric's message of God's relentless love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire.
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| BN ID: | 2940171673451 |
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| Publisher: | EChristian, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 08/01/2009 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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