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Left to Tell

By: Immaculee Ilibagiza
Narrated by: Immaculee Ilibagiza
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In 1994, Immaculee Ilibagiza's world was ripped apart when her native country of Rwanda descended into a bloody genocide. Her family was brutally murdered during a killing spree that lasted three months and claimed the lives of nearly a million Rwandans.

Miraculously, Immaculee survived the slaughter. For 91 days, she and seven other women huddled silently together in the cramped bathroom of a local pastor while hundreds of machete-wielding killers hunted for them. It was during those endless hours of unspeakable terror that Immaculee forged a profound and lasting relationship with God.

The triumphant story of this remarkable woman's journey through the darkness of genocide will inspire anyone whose life has been touched by fear, suffering, and loss.

©2006 Immaculee Ilibagiza and Steve Erwin (P)2006 Hay House

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"Ilibagiza's remarkable path to forgiving the perpetrators and releasing her anger is a beacon to others who have suffered injustice....This book is a precious addition to the literature that tries to make sense of humankind's seemingly bottomless depravity." (Publishers Weekly)

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This is a must read book!

This is a must read book. It’s a history lesson of the horrific genocide in Rawanda. It’s also the incredible story about a brave and godly women who comes to Christ as her savior which allows her to later forgive. Let’s hope her story is told so that nothing like this ever happens again to any people group. My God bless the author in every way!!

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Left to Tell A powerful must read

Lisa Renee Pitts did a marvelous and compelling job reading this incredible testimony.
God Bless Immaculee for her incredible faith.
I am strengthened and convicted by her faith.

Thank you 🙏

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Great book

Loved this book couldn't stop listening. The true story is so shocking and I learned about what happened thorough her experience.

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Inspiring story of survival, not of just the body but of the soul.

Immaculee's story is deeply touching. The courage of her faith during a period of intense persecution is humbling, and her ability to grow in understanding God's love and his timing is inspiring. Her ability to use that understanding and apply the most selfless act of forgiveness is truly admirable. Her hope for the future of humanity and Rwanda is empowering. What a remarkable woman.

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beautiful story

a story of how hope and love can overcome the horrors of war and genocide

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A must read for the world

Beautifully written and extremely powerful. If we could all learn to live like Immaculee the world would be a much different place. So thankful for the hope she is spreading by writing her story.

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Amazing Story. Listen to the full book.

Immaculee has written an amazing story about her experiences during the horrific genocide in Rawanda. What a beautiful and god filled person she is.

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Heart-rending

Loved this book! The message was heart-rending yet hopeful as the power of forgiveness can transcend any pain.

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What a triumphant spirit

This book was flawless and although what the author experienced was a million times worse - I still felt like I was right there with her on that bathroom floor. At times I felt I couldn't go on listening and sometimes did stop the recording but I knew I had to finish - if she could experience it and come out on the other side stronger, wiser and closer to God - then I could simply listen. This story of courage has forever changed me and the way I view the world.

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Captivating! Enthralling! Uplifting!

Immacul?e Ilibagiza's "Left to Tell" is required reading for any of us suffering from bitterness, self-pity, PTSD or any other wallowing disorder. The book moves quickly feeding one with food for thought. The first person, non-fiction narrative makes me wonder how much immunity I have to the infection that inspired the killing spree in Rwanda. It makes me ponder as to whether I would have the strength and virtue of Pastor Murinzi the "local pastor" who harbored Immacul?e Ilibagiza.

A great read for anyone desirous of breaking stereotypes. Immacul?e's story lacks the taint of bitterness that most of us would be incapable of eliminating in the recounting of such a horrific tale.

Anyone who thinks such things couldn't happen in "their" town needs to fall on their knees and pray that it doesn't.

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