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Find directions on getting to Regent, book a campus tour, or locate the individual you wish to contact using our directories and department listings. In , the Rwandan genocide claimed the lives of , people in just days. During that year, year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water, attempting to save his own life.
His story is one of hope in the face of unbelievable tragedy. All are invited to come and hear Eric tell his story of survival, forgiveness, and faith. How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide. No reproduction, electronic or otherwise, without the permission of Regent College. Please refer to our Fine Print section for information on our privacy policies and terms of use. But most of I was surprised by this book on many accounts. But most of all I was surprised by the way God has worked through the people who have endured these horrors, the comfort and closeness that they now experience with God, and the fresh grace of God like the green shoots pushing up through the ashes after a bush fire that is present in their lives and that empowers them to carry a message of hope to their hurting nations.
The narrator does a great job with expressing the feeling of this book, it seems that he has the same accent as I would imagine the author to have, and this adds to the authenticity of the listening experience Sep 26, Amy Kannel rated it liked it Shelves: Oct 29, Angie rated it liked it. They had much to celebrate: Jun 25, Jaevion rated it liked it. This is an intriguing account of Eric's experiences during and after the Rwandan genocide. I was curious about how people survived - what gave them hope and how they escaped the attacks of Hutu rebels, and how they heal, reconcile, and restore themselves despite the trauma of facing death and seeing their family and friends being murdered before them.
I suspicious about reading such an account in the way Eric started out hoping that his readers will give their life to his god but I happy I chall This is an intriguing account of Eric's experiences during and after the Rwandan genocide. I suspicious about reading such an account in the way Eric started out hoping that his readers will give their life to his god but I happy I challenged myself to keep reading. I reminded of the critical role faith play in many people's life. Churches like the Evangelical Restoration Church should be commended for the work they've done and continue to do to help Rwandans heal and reclaim their lives.
May 14, Sue rated it really liked it Shelves: Eric was a 16 year old when the genocide began and he was forced to flee along with his family. In the confusion, they were separated. Eric took refuge in a grove of cypress trees, hiding in the tree by day and climbing down at night to sleep. Now he works with an organization providing support to other orphans of the gen Eric was a 16 year old when the genocide began and he was forced to flee along with his family.
Now he works with an organization providing support to other orphans of the genocide. He truly believes that God is bringing good out of the evil, and can do the same for each of us, whatever our circumstances. My one struggle with this is that the genocide was over a period of days yet this covers a bit more than 2 weeks. Perhaps that was the portion of the days when the Hutus were in his particular part of the country. Jun 27, Jennifer Ramsey rated it did not like it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.
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The thoughts were also very disorganized. It was hard to know if he was referencing events during, right after, a few years after, or the present. Jun 13, Seth rated it it was amazing. Really opened my eyes to what others around the world face. Sep 10, Petra rated it liked it. So plainly written, matter-of-fact; I couldn't put it down. I was moved by the comfort they found in their Heavenly Savior after undergoing such trauma. Feb 22, Ben Chard rated it really liked it. The short novel writes about a 16 year old boy named Eric, who lived in a village in Eastern Africa called Rwanda.
Little did Eric know that year of the Rwandan genocide from April 7th to July would be the year that put his faith in God to the test. Throughout the book, written by Eric himself, Mr. Irivuzumugabe shows and expresses his faith in God. Even in the introduction he gives us a clear insight that he has a strong belief in Jesus and is proud to call himself a Christian. This coming from the boy, not yet 18 who watched his friends and family be tortured and unwillingly killed by the 1, It could've been easy to give up and blame God for the pain he went through. Hiding in a cypress tree for 15 days without food or water.
It could've been easy to hate God after that experience. But Eric did not, was he sad? Who wouldn't have been sad after watching the people you've grown up next to, torn away from you and killed right in front of your eyes? But out of all the pain and suffering, Eric still has a good heart and still helps others to this day. This book is a great read for anyone who likes a page turner and anyone who likes to see faith put to the test. The vivid detailed accounts are often hard to take, but reflect the depravity often hidden in the hearts of man.
Even more difficult was seeing how, as the country tried to heal itself, it would be continually reminded of the baseness that took place every April when the atrocity happened and by the sporadic discovery of the bodies of family members. The book is a testimonial for all survivors of this holocaust and a witness to the rest of us of how God can take the tattered lives resulting from this catastrophe and breathe new life into them.
Feb 20, Kathleen Hagen added it Shelves: My father, maker of the trees: In , year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water in order to survive the incredible massacre of the Tutsis when their former neighbors hunted them down in the woods or in their villages, killing as many as they could in three months time, seemingly trying to total My father, maker of the trees: In , year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water in order to survive the incredible massacre of the Tutsis when their former neighbors hunted them down in the woods or in their villages, killing as many as they could in three months time, seemingly trying to totally wipe them out.
Eric survived the Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of , people in just days. This book is the story not only of his physical survival, it is the story of the aftermath of the genocide-the distrust people had of each other at first, the fear, the searching out of remaining family members. He describes his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people.
Jan 23, Mary added it Shelves: My Father, Maker of the Tr In , year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. Eric's message of God's relentl ess love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire. I watched the movie 'Hotel Rwanda' several years ago, and since then, have been haunted by the thought of genocide happening in my lifetime. When I saw this book title in the Kindle freebies list, I knew it was one I wanted to read.
The tagline of this book is: This book, however, is so much more. It doesn't just tell the story of Eric's survival; it tells the story of several family mem I watched the movie 'Hotel Rwanda' several years ago, and since then, have been haunted by the thought of genocide happening in my lifetime. It doesn't just tell the story of Eric's survival; it tells the story of several family members and others who survived.
And it doesn't end there. I'd say the more appropriate tagline would be: Jun 11, Alison rated it really liked it. Eric's story of his survival of the Rwanda genocide is a compelling miracle. The Interhamawe, a rebel militia made up of Hutus, sought out all Tutsi people. The Hutus were prejudice against the Tutsis because it was believed Tutsis were superior even though both tribes of people look identical. After being separated from his family and fleeing on foot for days, Eric took refuge in a cluster of cypress trees which in his country mean "trees of life".
By happenstance, Eric's uncles were also Eric's story of his survival of the Rwanda genocide is a compelling miracle. By happenstance, Eric's uncles were also hiding in the trees. They hid for 15 days with barely any food or water. The militia was taken done by the RPF, an military unit.
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Eric knew it was safe. In the aftermath of the genocide, Eric found the Lord, devoted his life to Him and started a ministry that serves orphans of the genocide. Incredible witness to such darkness and evil and Eric brings such hope out if it. I'm glad I read it. It was tough in spots but with the Lord's help he overcomes and survives. And we ask, 'Why is this? You cannot look at the complexities of the hell that is genocide without looking at the reality of evi I'm glad I read it. You cannot look at the complexities of the hell that is genocide without looking at the reality of evil and how it can corrupt a heart.
Healing and forgiveness is happening and lives being restored because of Jesus. Aug 13, Linda rated it it was amazing. Atrocities like those described in this book are becoming more common all the time. Man's inhumanity seems to know no limits. But Praise God for God's provisions for our protection and salvation. Eric's story is an eye-opener for those of us who live in the West and have been spared thus far, but current events tell us that we had better be prepared for this type of raw evil to touch even us.
Eric came to the only sane conclusion; Jesus protects. Jesus saves Atrocities like those described in this book are becoming more common all the time. Jesus saves, Jesus gives strength to forgive and healing to all those who trust in Him. This book is a memoir, but most importantly a plea for help in rebuilding the country but especially the people of Rwanda. Apr 03, Gail Owen rated it really liked it. The story of Eric Irivuzumugabe gives a first hand look at the power of forgiveness in the midst of tragedy. While this story is an account of the genocide in Rwanda, its message speaks to the heart of tragedy throughout the world today.
It is easy to try and make sense of senseless and horrific acts, as if understanding them would help with the healing of individuals and nations. This story reminds us that it is only the grace of God that provides the healing for both the victim and the perpetr The story of Eric Irivuzumugabe gives a first hand look at the power of forgiveness in the midst of tragedy.
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This story reminds us that it is only the grace of God that provides the healing for both the victim and the perpetrator. Jun 07, Umievette rated it really liked it. Eric's story of the Rwandan Genocide was captivating, heart wrenching and then full of love and hope. The way the enemy can use a group of people to divide another group of people is still mind boggling. I finished this book with a more comprehensive understanding than any movie has every left me with.
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For this atrocity to be tied to hope, forgiveness, GOD and love really blessed me. If Rwandan people can come out of this, especially the Tutsi, and find Jesus, forgive, heal and love Jul 13, Claudia rated it really liked it. I visited Rwanda last year and met many genocide survivors. Just about everyone in Rwanda is a survivor or perpetrator, and no one was left unaffected by it in some way. We visited genocide memorials, mass graves, and murder sites.
It was incredibly sobering. But there is great hope there with the government and the people purposing to restore Rwanda and be united Rwandans, not separate Hutus and Tutsis. Eric Irivuzumugabe is one such Rwandan, putting his faith in action with his forgiveness of I visited Rwanda last year and met many genocide survivors.
Eric Irivuzumugabe is one such Rwandan, putting his faith in action with his forgiveness of the perpetrators and his work with orphaned survivors. Dec 21, Victor Muthoka rated it really liked it. I've never read a book that opened up my world to such intense suffering. The deplorable depths of evil that the human heart can spawn is scary, but the places from which God can create beauty is hope-filling.
This book has taught me to be grateful for peace in my country, and for the little things. Read this book to see what redemption looks like, and how precious love for one other is.
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