Left to Tell was a very inspirational book to me. I don't do a lot of reading but it was hard for me to put this book down. while reading, I sometimes become a little bit emotional.
I was shocked at all the atrocities that occurred during the Rwandan Holocausts. After reading that book, I feel much more aware of the problems in the world. Living in the U.S. I often feel like
I am in a bubble and feel very unaware of the circumstances that occur in other parts of the world. It made me question what I would have I had been more than a baby when this occurred.
Would I have tried to help during this time, or would I have looked away like the United States had? This book raise a lot of questions. What would motivate a people to kill their friends and neighbors?
This story is incredible because it does more than give you the insider view of the Rwandan Genocide. Imaculee was a strong example of forgiveness because she forgave the killers that destroyed her family.I truly felt that I was reading her real thoughts. She had such a strong faith in God, and is a great example to everyone. It raised a lot of questions in my mind as I wonder how the world can learn from it's mistakes. I definitely recommend this book. It was inspirational, made me more aware of what occurred those many years a go as well as kept me reading.
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