Escape From Rwanda: A True Story Of Faith, Hope, And Survival (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I don't like to rate personal life stories with "stars", because somebody actually lived through this. How do you rate somebody else's experiences? It is an interesting story though. I only gave it 3 stars because I didn't really care for the writing style. It didn't flow very well, and some parts seemed rushed. It didn't go as in depth as I usually like stories to go. This may have been because the author was relying on memories from his childhood and he had probably spent several years trying to block out the horrors. In any case I would recommend it. Its a quick read and will give you another perspective on life. Very quick read. I was impressed with John's optimism, which increased towards the end of the book. We have heard that, "patience is a heavenly virtue." This young man had a dream to go to America, but it took him years to realize that dream. I especially liked the end of the book in which he basically sums up why we have the experiences that we have in our lives. It was very insightful and caused me to look at my life in a different way.I think as a people, we take our freedoms for granted. I think that he along with Imaculee Ilibagiza should share their stories with our current "entitled" generation of young adults.
What do You think about Escape From Rwanda: A True Story Of Faith, Hope, And Survival (2010)?
Probably 3.5 stars. Quick read. More about his life and not the Rwandan genocide.
—ronanclohessy
well written, but not the most interesting book I have read
—johnsonpartyof3
