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Washington Post reviews God Sleeps in Rwanda

On Nov. 22, the Washington Post published a review of God Sleeps in Rwanda by Stephen Kinzer, author of “A Thousand Hills: Rwanda’s Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It.”

In his memoir, “God Sleeps in Rwanda,” Joseph Sebarenzi presents a thoughtful critique of Kagame’s regime. His tale is a provocative warning to the many outsiders who are ready to canonize Kagame.

Read more of Kinzer’s review.

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An independent and strong parliament is an indicator of good governance. p. 121

The suffering we endure should not be allowed to take away our kindness and our commitment to fairness. p. 238

Fear is in the anticipation of danger, not in danger itself. p. 45

We would sink together or survive together. We were all in this together.

Until we have walked a mile in our offender's shoes, we cannot know for sure how each of us would have behaved. This is in no way an excuse, but it is worth considering.

For the sake of reconciliation, we need to humble ourselves, apologize, forgive, and lift each other up instead of demonizing each other. p. 234

Umugabo mbwa aseka imbohe—Unwise individuals laugh at those who suffer.

Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.

—Martin Luther King, Jr.

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; He seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor.

—1 Samuel 2 : 8

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." When we respond to hatred and aggression with love, we help bring in the light.

—Martin Luther King, Jr.

When you seek revenge, you are simply following the steps of your offender's dance.

If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.

—James Madison

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do nothing.

—Adapted from Edmund Burke

Aho kuba intumbi waba imva--It's better to be dead than to live like a dead person.

The small kindnesses we show to one another as human beings—can in fact change the world. We all have the power, and the responsibility, to do it.

Washington Post reviews God Sleeps in Rwanda

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