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Rwandan Family's Five-Year Flight Across the Congo: A Gripping True Story of Survival and Hope

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In 1994, a Rwandan family was forced to flee their home during the Rwandan Genocide. They spent the next five years wandering through the Congo, facing unimaginable hardships. This is their story of survival and hope.

Dying to Live: A Rwandan Family's Five-Year Flight Across the Congo

by Tricia Tunstall

5 out of 5

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The Rwandan Genocide

The Rwandan Genocide was a horrific event that took place in Rwanda in 1994. Over the course of 100 days, an estimated 800,000 people were killed, mostly Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The genocide was sparked by the assassination of Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana.

The Rwandan Genocide had a profound impact on the country. It led to the displacement of millions of people and the destruction of the country's infrastructure. It also left a deep psychological scar on the Rwandan people.

The Family's Flight

The Rwandan family that is the subject of this book was forced to flee their home during the Rwandan Genocide. They were Tutsi, and they feared for their lives. They fled to the Congo, where they hoped to find safety.

The family's flight through the Congo was long and difficult. They faced hunger, disease, and violence. They were often forced to sleep in the jungle, and they had to constantly be on the lookout for danger.

Despite the hardships they faced, the family never gave up hope. They clung to each other for support, and they prayed for a better future. They eventually made it to safety, and they were able to rebuild their lives.

The Book

The book Rwandan Family's Five-Year Flight Across the Congo is a gripping true story of survival and hope. It is a testament to the human spirit, and it is a reminder of the importance of family.

The book is written by the family's father, Emmanuel. He tells the story of their flight from Rwanda, their struggles in the Congo, and their eventual arrival in safety. The book is a powerful and moving account of one family's experience during the Rwandan Genocide.

Rwandan Family's Five-Year Flight Across the Congo is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Rwandan Genocide, or in stories of survival and hope. It is a powerful and moving account of one family's experience during a dark time in history.

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Dying to Live: A Rwandan Family's Five-Year Flight Across the Congo

by Tricia Tunstall

5 out of 5