“A passionate, heartfelt perspective about the tragedy, and his personal ordeal and survival. Sebarenzi writes with a concise, authoritative voice, and with exceptional clarity of Rwanda’s complicated past and present.”
— Herb Boyd, author of Baldwin’s Harlem

Hello, friend.

My book, God Sleeps in Rwanda: A Journey of Transformation, tells the story of my experiences during various episodes of violence in Rwanda, the tragic consequences of such tragedies to Rwandans of all backgrounds, and the devastation of genocide to my family and friends. I speak of my subsequent return to Rwanda, my tenure in Parliament, and what can be done to end the cycle of violence in Rwanda and other divided societies, etc. But the book is also the story of hope and forgiveness, and how the suffering each of us endures should not take away our humanity and kindness. [read more]

People have been moved by this book. Kirkus describes the book as “worthy contribution to the literature of both genocide and conflict resolution.” M. Hyman notes that this paints a social and political context through which we can better understand the political upheavals and horrible events that took place in Rwanda.”; J. Saturen writes that “Sebarenzi warns of the potential for renewed violence in the absence of democracy and true reconciliation…His personal capacity for forgiveness–clearly derived from his faith–is a stirring example of irrepressible humanity, and his message of transformation is one that ought to be heeded by all of us.” And one commentator notes that, “not only does this book describe the author’s transformation, but it takes the reader on a journey of transformation as well.”

The book is available in most bookstores in the U.S. and Canada, and at many online retailers, and at all major online book retailers. You can hear me speak at colleges, universities, churches, and high schools—sign up for my mailing list to be notified of events. If you would like to invite me to speak, please contact me.