I wanted to recommend an amazing book to all of you. It is called Left to Tell, Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust and was written by Immaculee Ilibagiza.
I was given this book last year by a dear friend, and finally got to read it last month. I am still in awe of all that this woman went through. Her faith is so inspiring and will bring you to tears. If you have ever doubted the existence of God, you really must read this book, you will never doubt again.
For those of you unfamiliar with the Rwandan Holocaust, it occurred in 1994 and more than one million people were murdered in roughly 100 days. They were killed because of they belonged to the Tutsi tribe and were murdered by friends and neighbors. No one was spared, not babies, women, children, or elderly.
The most amazing theme that came out of this book for me was one of forgiveness. Can you imagine having your family killed, yet praying for and forgiving their murderers? Forgiveness can be a difficult concept, yet God tells us to forgive each other. Immaculee is a shining example of following God's word and living in a Christ-like way.
I would encourage you to get this book and read it. It will change the way you think and reinforce your faith in God.
With love and prayers, Nancy
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Hi Nancy! I've been reading your blog for a while but have never commented...shame on me! I just finished reading this book as well, and I wanted to say that Immaculee was reminding me a lot of you in your ability to maintain such a positive attitude and cling to your faith despite difficult circumstances...what a great example you both have been for so many people!! Thank you so much for sharing your story!
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