How My Family Survived the Genocide in Rwanda

>A Chilling Account of Resilience, Survival, and the Power of Hope

The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 was a horrific event that claimed the lives of over 800,000 people. Emmanuel Hakizimana's family was one of the many who survived this tragedy. In his book, "[How My Family Survived the Genocide in Rwanda](https://www.Our Book Library.com/How-My-Family-Survived-Genocide-Rwanda/dp/1452550144)", Hakizimana shares his family's firsthand account of the genocide, offering a chilling and unforgettable perspective on one of history's darkest chapters.

[The Genocide: A Timeline of Horror]

>On April 6, 1994, the Rwandan genocide began with the assassination of President Juvenal Habyarimana. In the following 100 days, Hutu extremists killed an estimated 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutus.

No Greater Love: How My Family Survived the Genocide in Rwanda

by Tharcisse Seminega

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The genocide was characterized by extreme violence and brutality. Tutsi people were killed in their homes, churches, schools, and even hospitals. Women were raped and children were murdered. The country was plunged into chaos, as people fled their homes in fear for their lives.

[A Family's Journey of Survival]

Emmanuel Hakizimana's family was targeted by the genocidaires because they were Tutsi. His father, a doctor, was killed early on in the genocide. His mother and siblings were forced to flee their home and hide in the bush. For months, they lived in constant fear, moving from one hiding place to another. They were often hungry and sick, and they witnessed unspeakable horrors.

Despite the unimaginable hardships they faced, Hakizimana's family managed to survive the genocide. They were helped by courageous individuals who risked their own lives to protect them. They also found strength in their faith and in their love for one another.

[The Power of Hope]

In the aftermath of the genocide, Rwanda was a broken country. The infrastructure had been destroyed, the economy was in shambles, and the people were traumatized. But even in the darkest of times, there was hope.

Hakizimana's family found hope in the resilience of the Rwandan people. They saw how people who had lost everything could still rebuild their lives and find joy. They also found hope in the international community, which provided aid and support to Rwanda in the years following the genocide.

Today, Rwanda is a thriving country. The wounds of the genocide have not fully healed, but the people are working hard to build a better future. Hakizimana's family is a testament to the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Emmanuel Hakizimana's book "[How My Family Survived the Genocide in Rwanda](https://www.Our Book Library.com/How-My-Family-Survived-Genocide-Rwanda/dp/1452550144)" is a powerful and moving account of one family's journey through the Rwandan genocide. It is a story of survival, resilience, and hope. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

No Greater Love: How My Family Survived the Genocide in Rwanda

by Tharcisse Seminega

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	41471 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	277 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE