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Immaculee Ilibagiza grew up in a country she loved, surrounded by a family she cherished. But in 1994 her idyllic world was ripped apart as Rwanda descended into a bloody genocide. Immaculee' family was brutally murdered during a killing spree that lasted three months and claimed the lives of nearly a million Rwandans.Incredibly, Immaculee survived the slaughter. For 91 days, she and seven other women huddled silently together in the cramped bathroom of a local pastor while hundreds of machete-wielding killers hunted for them.It was during those endless hours of unspeakable terror that Immaculee discovered the power of prayer, eventually shedding her fear of death and forging a profound and lasting relationship with God. She emerged from her bathroom hideout having discovered the meaning of truly unconditional love- love so strong she was able seek out and forgive her family' killers.The triumphant story of this remarkable young woman' journey through the darkness of genocide will inspire anyone whose life has been touched by fear, suffering, and loss.
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"When my book club chose this book for this month, my heart sank. I wasn't ready for heavy depressing stories about the Rwandan Holocaust and was dreading reading it. I am not a great TV watcher so didn't know that inspiration guru Wayne Dyer had met Immaculee Ilibagiza and convinced her to publish her memories of surviving the genocide. She is, indeed a remarkable woman: beautiful, truly forgiving, and her faith so strong that she was able to come through the experience in such a way that she has been able to be an agent for healing and reconciliation. Her memoir begins with an account of a happy childhood in a Tutsi family. Her father was an educator and her parents devout Catholics. Emaculee describes how their lives of community leadership, and her siblings' lives as students unraveled in the madness of inter tribal conflict when in three months one millions Tutsis were slaughtered. The most grueling time was when Imaculee was hidden a tiny bathroom of a local pastor's house with eight other Tutsi women for almost three months. Emaculee's life of constant prayer helped her survive when many times she could hear the killers just inches away.She and two brothers were the only survivors from her family.Her willingness to listen to her guidance led her out of Rwanda and ultimately to marry a man who worked for the UN. They now have two children and live in the United States. There are many stories of survival but Imaculee's is surprisingly upbeat. I am giving it my highest rating and am glad I read it."
— Lianne (5 out of 5 stars)
Left To Tell Listener Reviews
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" One of the best stories I have read in a long time. It would make great required reading in school. Amazing woman. "
— Jessica, 2/11/2014 -
" Great book. Forgiveness is a powerful thing. Immaculee is a remarkable lady. Reminds me of "The Hiding Place," by Corrie Ten Boom. Two great books. "
— Ina, 1/29/2014 -
" Watching the news and listening to horrifying stories of what humans are capable of doing to one another seem irrelevant after reading this book. The depth of pain, and then the ability to forgive are extremes of the human experience that will leave you feeling as if someone just pushed the world off it's axis, even just a tiny bit. "
— Cathy, 1/29/2014 -
" Heart-wrenching tale of pain and ultimate forgiveness. "
— Tiffany, 1/24/2014 -
" Great balls of Thorfire, this woman survived the hellacious and lived to tell. May none of us ever relive one day of hers. Amen. "
— Angela, 1/24/2014 -
" This book taught me to forgive. When I read it my hatred for someone was tearing me apart. She told this story so beautifully that it makes me realize what's really important and to be grateful for all the blessings I don't always notice I have. This book changed my life forever "
— Maggie, 1/17/2014 -
" I thought this book was truly inspirational and I could not put it down. I love this dear woman and her courage and faith in God. I am a sucker for non-fiction books and this one made me want to be better. "
— Ashley, 1/14/2014 -
" This was a super sad book, I cried. It was written really well and I loved the end. "
— Alanna, 1/11/2014 -
" This book was about a Rwandan holocaust that took palce in 1994. This book was somewhat depressing, but as I kept reading this book, I got more into it thus making it a good book to read. "
— Edward, 1/2/2014 -
" This is an incredible book of Faith , courage, and a determination to live. I learned from this booked and loved it though it was very sad. "
— Allison, 12/15/2013 -
" Not only is it an inside experience to the lesser known Rwandan Holocaust, but it's an amazing story of faith and a personal relationship with God. I highly recommend this book. "
— Christin, 12/13/2013 -
" Amid the horrific events of this story is a beautiful lesson of survival, courage, faith, & forgiveness! "
— Nina, 12/12/2013 -
" Horrifying account of genocide in Rwanda and how one young woman escaped to America. "
— Shaeley, 11/8/2013 -
" Such a good book about faith. "
— Lydia, 10/27/2013 -
" A well written, heart-breaking story with amazing faith! "
— Vickik4, 2/28/2013 -
" What a story. Beautifully told, and heart-wrenching. I couldn't put it down. "
— Patti, 2/18/2013 -
" Wow. Haunting but extremely moving. Learn about how to forgive and really pray, even when you're walking through the valley of the shadow of death. The author's faith and love are amazing to read about. A fascinating story. "
— Seth, 1/27/2013 -
" A true story of forgiveness. Reminds me of "The Hiding Place." "
— Shauna, 9/26/2012 -
" Amazing, powerful book. It is filled with the awful depravity of man, the awesome grace of God and the power of forgiveness. A very difficult book to read with many scenes that are unbearably cruel but still filled with hope. "
— Sidney, 9/25/2012 -
" This was a great read! It's hard to believe that something like this could happen back in 1994, but it did. Big eye opener and very sad. "
— Joni, 7/29/2012 -
" I would save this for high school and up. "
— Sara, 4/24/2012 -
" Gut wrenching, but amazing. "
— Stacy, 2/1/2012 -
" I didn't think I would be able to read this book. Too tragic. Yet an incredible story about how this woman overcame the unthinkable. She's truly amazing and reading her storied changed my life. "
— Mindy, 11/9/2011 -
" Powerful, powerful story. I need to re-read it. "
— Haley, 10/31/2011 -
" This was a hard book to read - knowing it's a true story and imagining the events happening is heartbreaking. I highly recommend this book. Even if you are not Christian, the story is amazing. Xo "
— Janicehess, 10/25/2011 -
" Read this amazing account of this woman's time spent in hiding, after hearing about her off of a Wayne Dyer DVD. "
— Louisa, 9/10/2011 -
" Powerful! Recommended Reading "
— Adrian, 7/15/2011 -
" Really touching! "
— Ana, 7/12/2011 -
" This is a story of incredible courage and how one woman's faith got her thru unbelievable hardship. Whether you agree with her religion or not, Imaculee's life is a model of survival. "
— lynn, 5/21/2011 -
" This book was painful to read as far as the genocide was concerned but her relationship with God and the way she was able to forgive was so powerful. It is shocking to remember that this was in my lifetime. It reminded me in many ways of Corrie ten boom's story- both amazing. "
— Rachel, 5/18/2011 -
" Never h<br/>ave i read a story so vivid...so full of faith. Selah. "
— Jenrene, 5/13/2011 -
" Wow. What else can I say? "
— Natalie, 5/13/2011 -
" A powerful, moving story about one woman's survival during a time of unspeakable horror, and how it ultimately brought her to an unshakable faith in God. <br/> <br/> "
— Linnae, 5/11/2011 -
" Amazing the ugliness of genocide. Not a thing of the past. "
— Steve, 5/8/2011 -
" This is a powerful story of forgiveness! Amazing. "
— Cami, 5/2/2011 -
" This is an extraordinary story of survival and the power of prayer. "
— Peggy, 5/1/2011