Paperback signed by author rare title of a girl who survived the Rwandan genocide. Small name inside from previous owner on front end paper.
*Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust* is a powerful memoir by Immaculée Ilibagiza, published in 2006. The book recounts Ilibagiza's harrowing experiences during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, when nearly a million Tutsis were brutally killed by Hutu extremists in a matter of weeks.
The central focus of *Left to Tell* is Ilibagiza’s personal survival story. For 91 days, she hid in a small bathroom with seven other women, shielded by a Hutu pastor during the genocide. In this confined space, she grappled with intense fear, hunger, and the horrors of what was happening outside. However, her faith in God and deep connection to prayer became her anchor. Ilibagiza narrates how she found strength and a profound sense of peace through her spiritual journey, even amidst unimaginable terror and loss.
Throughout the memoir, she explores themes of forgiveness, faith, and resilience. After the genocide, Ilibagiza chose to forgive those who killed her family, including the murderers she met in person. Her decision to choose forgiveness over hatred is one of the book’s most moving and powerful messages.
The memoir is not just a story of survival, but also one of personal transformation. Ilibagiza’s life is a testament to the power of faith, and *Left to Tell* has inspired millions of readers around the world.
