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Rwanda: One Boy's Journey
RWANDA: One Boy's Journey
A first-person account of the 1994 events
Patrick Rukundo Tabaro was twelve years old when the aircraft in which Rwandan president, Juvénal Habyarimana, and Burundian president, Cyprien Ntaryamira were travelling, was shot down. He recalls that day as though it were yesterday.
In this autobiography, RWANDA: One Boy's Journey, the author recalls the events that led up to the assassination, as well as some of the bloodiest events that followed in the late 20th century. He relives the plane crash, the Rwandan Genocide and the First Congo War through the eyes of a child, standing amidst the bodies of his friends.
Read this first-hand account of how the author became a child refugee, and later returned home to post-genocide Rwanda, where he would become a man. Be carried along his journey in search of literacy, hope for a brighter future, and ultimately, himself.
In RWANDA: One Boy's Journey, Patrick Rukundo Tabaro shares his heart as he relives the events with remarkable composure in this easy-to-read work.
"I have seen life before and after the Rwandan crisis. I have learnt how to create a peaceful environment and know what it takes to rebuild a once fragmented life without depending on foreign aid. I would be haunted forever if I kept quiet about what I know."
Buy your copy of RWANDA: One Boy's Journey now!
A first-person account of the 1994 events
Patrick Rukundo Tabaro was twelve years old when the aircraft in which Rwandan president, Juvénal Habyarimana, and Burundian president, Cyprien Ntaryamira were travelling, was shot down. He recalls that day as though it were yesterday.
In this autobiography, RWANDA: One Boy's Journey, the author recalls the events that led up to the assassination, as well as some of the bloodiest events that followed in the late 20th century. He relives the plane crash, the Rwandan Genocide and the First Congo War through the eyes of a child, standing amidst the bodies of his friends.
Read this first-hand account of how the author became a child refugee, and later returned home to post-genocide Rwanda, where he would become a man. Be carried along his journey in search of literacy, hope for a brighter future, and ultimately, himself.
In RWANDA: One Boy's Journey, Patrick Rukundo Tabaro shares his heart as he relives the events with remarkable composure in this easy-to-read work.
"I have seen life before and after the Rwandan crisis. I have learnt how to create a peaceful environment and know what it takes to rebuild a once fragmented life without depending on foreign aid. I would be haunted forever if I kept quiet about what I know."
Buy your copy of RWANDA: One Boy's Journey now!
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Published August 28, 2017
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January 2, 2021
Having been about 16 when the Rwandan issue happened and later working with a lady who fled during that horrible time I grew enthralled with reading and learning about what caused this genocide.
I really found that this was a great story telling the story of one man and his desires and what happened to his family. By no means is this story as tragic as some I have read especially as his family even though members dies it was not as bad as what it could have been.
His list for life seems strong and that makes it even better as it isn't really about blame but moving on from those events. It is more uplifting which shows maturity and forgiveness.
I really found that this was a great story telling the story of one man and his desires and what happened to his family. By no means is this story as tragic as some I have read especially as his family even though members dies it was not as bad as what it could have been.
His list for life seems strong and that makes it even better as it isn't really about blame but moving on from those events. It is more uplifting which shows maturity and forgiveness.
August 8, 2020
Perseverance
This boy became and educated and successful man because he never have up . Now he has a vision for his country try and his continent to be able to rise from the ashes and become free and prosperous. To care for their own. I admire him very much. This book has some very disturbing stories about the genocide,life in refugee camp, and life after returning home. But it is still very uplifting. I recommend it.
This boy became and educated and successful man because he never have up . Now he has a vision for his country try and his continent to be able to rise from the ashes and become free and prosperous. To care for their own. I admire him very much. This book has some very disturbing stories about the genocide,life in refugee camp, and life after returning home. But it is still very uplifting. I recommend it.
May 19, 2021
For anyone interested in Rwanda specifically, or Africa generally, this is an excellent little book. It is moving, powerful and, above all, authentic. It is the story of a boy's journey through tumultuous times, told through his eyes. At the end the perspective opens up and has a broader message. I can only pray that Patrick Tabaro's voice is one day heard.
April 23, 2022
I definitely recommend this book to those who want to read a first person point of view of the Rwandan genocide. I know it really takes so much for an individual to share these painful accounts, and I really appreciate Patrick sharing that with the world. Five stars!
June 15, 2023
please read this book
We need to understand a lot more about what causes war and cruelty on such a mass scale. I say a prayer for Africa to find peace.
We need to understand a lot more about what causes war and cruelty on such a mass scale. I say a prayer for Africa to find peace.
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