A Thousand Hills: Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It Audiobook

" I couldn't help but compare it to _We Wish to Inform You . . ._ This one didn't conjure up as many emotions, but it was more a political history than an account of the genocide. And half the book was post-genocide. It left me cautiously optimistic, just like many Rwandans. "

" I saw Stephen Kinzer talk a couple of times at my school. He was really interesting. I came across his latest book in my school library, and decided to read it. The way that he writes is very easy to understand, and the story kept me interested. I understand that Mr. Kinzer spent many hours with Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, and therefore he has a personal opinion of the man. The one thing that made me a bit uncomfortable with this book though, was that I was able to feel the bias towards Kagame throughout the story. There have been some very serious allegations against Mr. Kagame and his regime in Rwanda, and while I would expect him to justify his actions, I didn't really understand why Kinzer kept justifying his actions. When it was obvious that there were no justifications for Kagame's actions, it felt like Kinzer glossed over the situations, or tried to rationalize the behavior. Other than that though, the story is fascinating, and I look forward to the future for Rwandans. "

" This book covers history and politics leading up to the genocide, the genocide, and events since as the country tries to recover. If you don't want to read all the political stuff (even though he does make it very readable) at least check it out of the library and read chapter 15, p.253-279 and p.315 -322. It is inspiring to see how people can move forward after such incredible violence and tragedy. "

" So far, 25 pages in, the prose matches the title for imagination and originality. "

" Well-written and informative story of Rwanda's descent into genocide and the rise of its current president, Paul Kagame. Detailed biography of Kagame, along with narratives of other survivors. Hard to read at times, but overall really enjoyable. "

" After spending a few weeks in Rwanda, this book was recommended to me and it filled in all of the missing pieces that only history can tell. This is a remarkable book filled with the facts that everyone tried so hard to hide. I highly recommend this book! "

" This book documents an amazing walk through the genocide in Rwanda. For anyone with an interest in Africa it is a must read. It is thought provoking and captivating. "

" This book is tough, but it's also rewarding to read a book about Rwanda that has some good news in it. "

" Excellent summary of Rwandan history before and after the 1994 genocide and the personal/political history of Kagame. It was a fast read and raises a lot of interesting questions about reconciliation and development. "

" Book club selection. I would love to her Stephen Kinzer speak! "

" Haven't been able to finish - it's very intense, difficult for me to read. "

" fantastic narrative about the modern history of Rwanda. i usually don't do the non-fiction thing, but i devoured this book in a little over a day. "

" About the Rwandan genocide and current Rwandan circumstances from the angle of Paul Kagame. "

" The power of fear, anger, and hatred that one person can hold within themself and put into action is horrific. That same power for forgiveness,tolerance, and compassion is awe inspiring. This book explores both the horrors of the past and the awesome stories of recovery in Rwanda. "

" This is a great book that gives a concise and accurate history and does a wonderful job of putting that into the context of modern Rwanda. The author is unquestionably pro-Mugabe, but I dare anyone who isn't to read this book and come away not feeling a little bit better about him. "

" I could not put this book down. An excellent book regarding the life of President Kagame. "

" Walked a tight line between praise and criticism for Kagame. Generally I agree with his assessments. Highly readable although not high literature. Essentially a good precis and good introduction to where Rwanda is today and how it got here. "

" Amazing historical book about the lives before and after the 1994 genocide. A must read to understand the scope and timeline of this tragic event in human history. "

" This was an excellent historical review that gave some explanation to why such a horrible genocide could occur. (Rwanda, 1994) It was clearly written and did not focus too heavily on the gruesome details, although there were enough to give a sense of what happened there. "

" This is a great book that gives a concise and accurate history and does a wonderful job of putting that into the context of modern Rwanda. The author is unquestionably pro-Mugabe, but I dare anyone who isn't to read this book and come away not feeling a little bit better about him. "

" The power of fear, anger, and hatred that one person can hold within themself and put into action is horrific. That same power for forgiveness,tolerance, and compassion is awe inspiring. This book explores both the horrors of the past and the awesome stories of recovery in Rwanda. "

" Walked a tight line between praise and criticism for Kagame. Generally I agree with his assessments. Highly readable although not high literature. Essentially a good precis and good introduction to where Rwanda is today and how it got here. "

" About the Rwandan genocide and current Rwandan circumstances from the angle of Paul Kagame. "

" Excellent summary of Rwandan history before and after the 1994 genocide and the personal/political history of Kagame. It was a fast read and raises a lot of interesting questions about reconciliation and development. "

" I couldn't help but compare it to _We Wish to Inform You . . ._ This one didn't conjure up as many emotions, but it was more a political history than an account of the genocide. And half the book was post-genocide. It left me cautiously optimistic, just like many Rwandans. "

" This book documents an amazing walk through the genocide in Rwanda. For anyone with an interest in Africa it is a must read. It is thought provoking and captivating. "