<p>In 1994, 16-year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. He wasn't trying to win a bet with his friends--he was attempting to save his life. Eric is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 1 million people in just 100 days. In the midst of indescribable loss, and without a job, a home, or an education, Eric was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. My Father, Maker of the Trees is the story not only of his physical survival, it is the story of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people. His incredible account will show readers the reality of evil in the world as well as the power of hope. Eric's message of God's relentless love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire.</p>

My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide

Biographies & Memoirs

Lawrence, Tracey D.

Irivuzumugabe, Eric

Historical

Baker Books

<p>My Father, Maker of the Trees is a story not only of surviving the Rwandan genocide--it is also a story of spiritual rebirth, healing, and redemption of a land and a people. This incredible true account shows readers the reality of evil in the world as well as the power of hope. Eric's message of God's relentless love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire. Now available in trade paper.Praise for My Father, Maker of the Trees:"The power of this book comes from a call to forgiveness worldwide."--Publishers Weekly"An inspirational memoir of faith and resilience."--Booklist"Eric's story shows how God's love and presence can overcome suffering and evil in our world."--Immaculee Ilibagiza, author of the New York Times bestseller Left to Tell</p>

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My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide

My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide