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My Father, Maker of the Trees
Eric Irivuzumugabe with Tracey D. Lawrence - Baker Publishing
A compelling memoir of a genocide survivor, Eric Irivuzumugabe. Eric's testimony is about God's sovereignty in the midst of profound suffering. His account of survival will inspire readers to persevere
through the dark seasons of life and dare to hope, move toward forgiveness, and be inspired to reach out to others less fortunate.
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The author was 16 in 1994 when he fled for his life as Hutus set out to eradicate Tutsis in Rwanda. Those 100 days of genocide left more than one million people dead and also left 120,000 orphans. Irivuzumugabe survived by hiding for 15 days in a cypress tree, watching from above as Hutu killers combed the brush, killing anyone they found. He wondered about the fate of his family; he wondered if he would survive the lack of food and water. Fifteen years later, the author shares his story—and the stories of other survivors—with American readers. “I want you to know of my struggle so that you too may feel the call to forgive,” says the young man who in 2005 founded Humura Ministries to help fellow orphans in Rwanda. This story mirrors many told by those who came through Rwanda's genocide, yet the power of this book comes from a call to forgiveness worldwide as well as from the author's understanding of suffering. Americans can only benefit from this story of God's provision and grace.
—Publisher's Weekly
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6670067.html#Religion
"An unbelievable story of the horrors of the Rwandan Holocaust and this young man's survival and faith. Could not put this story down and read it cover to end in 2 hrs. It's a must read - and at times seems surreal that this could have happened in the world in 1994."
—Schwa, Brighten CO
"I finished it last night. There was so much in it that I'm going to read it again."
—Sue, Kimberly WI
"Through Eric's story you will hear about the beauty of my beloved country, Rwanda. His story shows how God's love and presence can overcome suffering and evil in our world."
—Immaculee Ilibagiza, author of the New York Times Bestseller Left to Tell
"World Vision's founder prayed, ‘Let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of God.' . . . The world has too many orphans - children like Eric, children Jesus loves. But this story of horror and tragedy is also a story of healing and hope. This book is important . . . it teaches us that there is still a large role for Christians to play in helping Rwandan orphans. Read this book and catch a glimpse of the heart of God."
—Dean Hirsch, President, World Vision International
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Eric at the 2008 Humura Ministries
Christmas Party
Genocide Memorial in Rwamagana
where Eric's grandfather is buried
Humura Ministries Conference
for Orphans and Widows
of the Tutsi Genocide
Eric with Douglas and Joie Pirkey and
a group of orphans near Rwamagana
in the Eastern Providence
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