Immaculee Ilibagiza - Led by Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide

Praise for Immacules first book, Left to Tell

I am humbled by the extraordinary spirituality that shines
throughout Immacule Ilibagizas story of terror, endurance,
healing, and forgiveness. As a Rwandan, I am proud that we can
look beyond the misconceived differences that resulted in the murder
of so many of our children, men, and women in 1994. Immacules
account of genocide survival is truly astonishing. It gives us hope
of overcoming the divisions deliberately created by those with self
serving agendas and no thought for humanity. Everyone should
read this storysurvivors as well as perpetrators. I hope that all
can experience Immacules profound spiritual transformation
and be inspired to work for a united and lasting nation.

Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda

In 1994, Rwandan native Ilibagiza was [24] years old and
home from college to spend Easter with her devout Catholic family
when the death of Rwandas Hutu president sparked a three-month
slaughter of [more than] one million ethnic Tutsis. She survived by
hiding in a Hutu pastors tiny bathroom with seven other starving
women for 91 cramped, terrifying days. This searing firsthand account
of Ilibagizas experience cuts two ways: her description of the evil that
was perpetrated, including the brutal murders of her family members,
is soul-numbingly devastating, yet the story of her unquenchable faith
and connection to God throughout the ordeal uplifts and inspires.
This book is a precious addition to the literature that tries to make
sense of humankinds seemingly bottomless depravity and counterbalancing
hope in an all-powerful, loving God.

Publishers Weekly

We all ask ourselves what we would do if faced with the kind of terror
and loss that Immacule Ilibagiza faced during the genocide in her
country. Would we allow fear and desperation to fill us with hatred or
despair? And should we survive, would our spirit be poisoned, or would
we be able to rise from the ashes still encouraged to fulfill our purpose
in life, still able to give and receive love? In the tradition of Viktor
Frankl and Anne Frank, Immacule is living proof that human beings
can not only withstand evil, but can also find courage in crisis, and
faith in the most hopeless of situations. She gives us the strength
to find wisdom and grace during our own challenging times.

Elizabeth Lesser, co-founder of the Omega Institute, and
author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow

Left to Tellis for anyone who is weary of the predictable
eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth trance most of the world suffers
from. Immacule Ilibagiza breaks that spell by bravely quelling
the storm within, and contacting a force so powerful that it allows
her to calm the storm without, and more important, to forgive
the unforgivable. Her story is an inspiration to anyone who
is at odds with a brother, a nation, or themselves.

Judith Garten, teacher and counselor
of The 50/50Work and a child of the WWII Holocaust

This book has renewed my faith in God and the Universe
in a profound and real way that has changed me forever.

Christiane Northrup, M.D., the author of
Womens Bodies, Womens Wisdom

An inspirational, life-altering book. Once you turn that first
page, youre changed forever. You will never forget Immacule
and what it means to embrace life in the darkest of times.

Cindy Pearlman, New York Times Syndicate

Immacule Ilibagizas gift of forgiveness to the perpetrators
of the unthinkable acts revealed in this book is just one of the extraordinary
examples of her unwavering courage. This book
moved me in unimaginable ways and reminded me once again
about the immense grace that is born out of faith and forgiveness.

Denise Linn, the author of If I Can Forgive, So Can You

Left to Tellreminds us that we are all sons and daughters of God;
that with faith, miracles will always appear; and that forgiveness is
the key to freedom. A must-read for all of us in these troubled times.

Colette Baron-Reid, the author of Remembering the Future

Left to Tellis an incredibly important story. It addresses both the
best and the worst aspects of our humanity. Immacule is a living
example of the undefeatable human spirit! Her story is timeless.

Steve Kalafer, three-time Academy
Award-nominated producer

LED BY FAITH

ALSO BY IMMACULE ILIBAGIZA, WITH STEVE ERWIN

LED BY FAITH: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide
(4-CD abridged audio book)

Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
(also available in Spanish and as a 4-CD abridged audio book)

OUR LADY OF KIBEHO: Messages from the Mother of
God in the Heart of Africa (available November 2008)

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LED BY FAITH

Rising from the Ashes
of the Rwandan Genocide

IMMACULE
ILIBAGIZA

with Steve Erwin

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