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One Family's Struggle Against Genocide and Racism

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This book tells the story of one family's struggle against genocide and racism. It is a story of hope, courage, and resilience.

The family is from Rwanda, a country in East Africa. In 1994, Rwanda was torn apart by a genocide in which over 800,000 people were killed. The family's home was destroyed, and they were forced to flee for their lives.

Waiting for the Sunrise: One Family’s Struggle against Genocide and Racism: One Family’s Struggle against Genocide and Racism

by Elizabeth Gatorano

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1039 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	386 pages

The family eventually made it to the United States, where they started a new life. However, the scars of the genocide remained. The family members struggled with nightmares, flashbacks, and other symptoms of post-traumatic stress disFree Download.

Despite the challenges they faced, the family never gave up hope. They worked hard to rebuild their lives and to create a better future for their children.

This book is a testament to the power of hope and resilience. It is a story that will inspire and uplift readers.

The Author

The author of this book is a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. She was born in Rwanda in 1984, and she witnessed the horrors of the genocide firsthand. She and her family were forced to flee their home, and they spent the next several years living in refugee camps.

After the genocide, the author returned to Rwanda to help rebuild her country. She worked with survivors of the genocide, and she helped to establish a school for children who had been orphaned by the violence.

In 2006, the author moved to the United States to seek political asylum. She is now a permanent resident of the United States, and she works as a human rights activist.

The author is passionate about sharing her story with others. She believes that it is important to remember the victims of the Rwandan genocide, and she hopes that her book will help to prevent future genocides.

Reviews

"This book is a powerful and moving account of one family's struggle against genocide and racism. It is a story that will stay with me long after I finish reading it." - Our Book Library reviewer

"The author's writing is raw and honest, and her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the Rwandan genocide." - Goodreads reviewer

"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of hope and resilience. It is a story that will give you hope for the future." - Bookbub reviewer