Sharon D. (booklit) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 473 more book reviews
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Excellent book. I loved it and found the author amazing. It makes you appreciate America so much and our freedoms.
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Absolutely gripping! I could not put it down until I finished it. Her spiritual walk has strengthened mine own without measure. Absolutely incredible.
Mariann S. (Ashantix) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 5 more book reviews
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Wonderful book!!! I highly recommend it. If you feel that your life is hard then read this book and you won't feel that way any longer. The author went through horrors and terror that I don't know that I could have endured. In the end, she came through it forgiving and not hating her tormentors. If only the world could hear her voice perhaps it would be a much better place.
Christie G. (dreambeliever) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 56 more book reviews
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What an amazing story told by an amazing woman. This is a book of true spirit and faith. It will stay with you for a long time.
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This book is fabulous! Immaculee's description of her life prior to, during, and after the Rwandan genocide is very honest and matter-of-fact. She does not sugar coat anything, but neither does she resort to melodrama. It was a book that I couldn't put down, as our slightly burned dinner the day that I read it can attest :-) I was able to read it in one day, so it was a quick read.
I was inspired by her complete focus on God during the whole ordeal, and her ability to forgive so quickly and completely. If you are struggling to forgive someone, reading this book will help you to put things into perspective.
I was inspired by her complete focus on God during the whole ordeal, and her ability to forgive so quickly and completely. If you are struggling to forgive someone, reading this book will help you to put things into perspective.
Carmen B. (baxbookworm) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 5 more book reviews
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This a brave and harrowing account of I's will to survive. You can smell, and see, and practically feel her ordeal. Very personal and emotional read.
Marie S. (booksandmusic) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 51 more book reviews
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Wonderful book! Immaculee's story will make you examine your strength of faith and put your problems into perspective. This is one of those rare stories that will stay with you, but in a very good way.
Jean C. reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 7 more book reviews
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This was a hard story to read in terms of the subject matter but I couldn't put the book down. It ended up being an uplifting story and relavent even today.
Kay R. (kayrush) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 9 more book reviews
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I was so outdone that
i was reading a true story that happened in this day and age. I had to keep reminding myself that this was not fiction but what actually happened throught the eyes of this oung woman. I was mortified and found myself wondering why? why? why? My bigest question was why did'nt the US step in to help this country since they are always buting in to other country's affairs? This country Rwanda would have welcomed the much needed assistance from anyone. This book made me want to know more about the masacre so
I went on line to find further readings about it. All in all it's a good book but if you're emotional like me, have your tissue handy.
i was reading a true story that happened in this day and age. I had to keep reminding myself that this was not fiction but what actually happened throught the eyes of this oung woman. I was mortified and found myself wondering why? why? why? My bigest question was why did'nt the US step in to help this country since they are always buting in to other country's affairs? This country Rwanda would have welcomed the much needed assistance from anyone. This book made me want to know more about the masacre so
I went on line to find further readings about it. All in all it's a good book but if you're emotional like me, have your tissue handy.
Catherine S. (focolarina) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 17 more book reviews
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A beautiful, moving and poignant book. I loved its truthfulness, honesty, and forgiveness. It didn't shirk from detailing the brutalities, but it did not make them the main focus of the story. I liked the style of storytelling: there was humor within the sadness, and humanity, like a prism, in many lights. Wonderful.
Janice T. (southcanoe) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 13 more book reviews
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A most powerful book....our spirit is stronger than we know....You will walk away changed....A must read!!!
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I found this book to be uplifting in an odd way. This woman's faith and courage inspired me. I did not know very much about the Rwandan Holocaust and she did a wonderful job of getting you absorbed into her experience. This book was very well written and I would recommend it highly!!
Lorrie M. (ilovedale3) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 524 more book reviews
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Hands downs, this is the MOST INSPIRING book I have ever read. The author's story is so heartbreaking, but her spirit and faith in God uplifts you in every way. I want to pass thsi book along to everyone I know!!!
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This is an amazing book. It's too amazing to hoard and therefore I am posting it. The faith & spirit that this woman had thru her unspeakable personal and family tragedy is just amazing and now that I have read her story I go thru each day more grateful and with more faith than ever before. It should be required reading for all humans!
Ann R. (penguinross) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 5 more book reviews
Immaculee's story is both heartbreaking and inspirational. the horror that she survived is almost too much to contemplate. Even more remarkable is her ability to forgive those who participated in the genecide. An amazing book!
Tracey R. (tratz) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 102 more book reviews
Unflinching testament to this amazing woman's faith. She humbles me in my faith. A great book for those dealing with any kind of "devil".
Carol D. reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 4 more book reviews
This is a marvelous book concerning the depth of the cruelty of man and the triumph of hope and faith. It is an awesome read. Couldn't put it down.
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Amazing book about faith in the midst of horror and tragedy.
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This book is remarkable and moving. It will make you cry and scream with outrage. It opens your eyes to lifes atrocities and the human will to live.
This book was a beautiful example of the power of strong faith in adversity.
Victoria T. (justicepirate) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 350 more book reviews
I think I read this book in 3 hours today. I was glued. What a beautiful story about how prayer, trust, and faith was able to help a young woman survive the Rwandan genocide in the early 90s. Also her story and passion for forgiveness is beautiful. I really admire this lady and the prayer life she has. This is one of the best books I've read ever. If you can't handle graphic descriptions of how someone is slaughtered to death, don't read it. It is very depressing but Immaculee's strength to endure through Jesus' guidance in her life is really amazing!!!
Awesome account. Encouraging, well-written.
Abby T. (abbykt) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 113 more book reviews
This story is amazing. The details of the killings are horrific and I had a hard time imagining the lack of humanity involved. I had to keep reminding myself that this happened in my lifetime. Her story of forgiveness is amazing as well. I only gave it three stars because sometimes the writing style was a little juvenille. I really don't ever see the need for the explanation point. This is a part of history that should not be ignored though.
Lee R. (fibonacci) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 29 more book reviews
We always here these stories about how, in the midst of great persecution, some people seem to transcend their surroundings and remind us of what matters most. Immaculee Ilibagiza is just such a person, telling the background of the events leading up to the genocide in Rwanda, how she survived for months with several other girls in a tiny bathroom with nothing to eat, to being betrayed yet spared to tell her amazing story to the world. She is a precious and amazing woman whose story needs to be told to all those who say, "It could never happen here!"
Debora B. (latenightbookclub) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 26 more book reviews
Fantastic! Incredible story, amazing and thought - provoking. I have often struggled with the Christian notion of forgiveness. Especially in such dramatic, seemingly unforgivable acts. This book really lays it out. You see into her mind and feel her feelings and understand her conclusions. A must read for any one struggling with advisaries.
Jill F. (GAmomJill) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 10 more book reviews
At times this story was very hard to read. Her survival of this genocide is truly a miracle. An inspiring read.
Debbie M. (debbiemc) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 36 more book reviews
I read this book in two days. It is a story I will never forget. I had to remind myself that this was a true story and happened only about 15 years ago. Horrific that this type of behavior can be carried out in this day and age. Immaculee is inspiring in her faith. I would highly recommend.
Cheryl B. (Cheryl444) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 10 more book reviews
Excellent book. Hard to put down.
Paul C. (Paul-RLT) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 176 more book reviews
Amazing, incredible story of a survivor of the Rwanda genocide. She demonstrates the power of faith and prayer.
Deborrah F. (fletch2) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 8 more book reviews
couldn't put it down, food for thought and the soul
Pam M. (buttonsandbooks) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 27 more book reviews
This is very well written book and is very straight forward in chronicling the horrors of the Rwandan Holocaust. It is one you'll remember long after you've read it.
Sharon D. (dulcimer42) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 107 more book reviews
An amazing story of how Immaculee managed to survive the killings, when most of her family did not. A story of her faith and how her prayers and visions of the positive ways God would work in her life. Learn how she was able to kill those who mercilessly ended the lives of her parents. This is a story you will never forget, with lessons we never should forget. Beautifully written.
Michele U. reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 8 more book reviews
The story is true - Immaculee put her faith in God and individuals who assisted her in living thru the nightmare of the Genocide of her country. This was a book club book for me and I never would have picked this book up otherwise. So glad I did.
Fantastic! A must read.
Linda R. (lrowland) reviewed Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust on + 13 more book reviews
The book was very interesting and I enjoyed it immensely-just to think how humans' reacted to people who are like themselves.
