1. Through the darkness -- 2. Waterfall days -- 3. Strength in the scars -- 4. Lessons from the stick -- 5. Compassion's pledge -- 6. The test -- 7. Finding a new community -- 8. Friends and enemies -- 9. Next steps -- 10. Never said goodbye -- 11. The God who sees -- 12. Veiled -- 13. Operation turquise -- 14. Soap and a sweater -- 15. Oasis of hope -- 16. Reunion -- 17. The search -- 18. Left behind -- 19. The gift of hospitality -- 20. Nairobi -- 21. Many hands, many hearts -- 22. A smile in all languages -- 23. The road to self-sufficiency -- 24. Humility's gift of interdependence -- 25. Cultural minefields -- 26. Eyes of empathy -- 27. Tenacity wins -- 28. Finding love in a new land -- 29. Paying it forward -- 30. Transitions -- 31. Valentine and chopped pecan mysteries -- 32. Living with purpose.
Summary:
Spared is the gripping story of a young girl's harrowing escape from one of the worst genocides in human history. It recounts the author's direct experiences during the Rwandan tragedy that resulted in the deaths of over one million people. Deeply rooted in her unflagging faith in God, Clementine Msengi's memoir offers readers a rare glimpse into the life and culture of pre-genocide Rwanda. The book details how she eluded marauding killers with the help of unlikely allies, and it recounts her unsettling experiences as a frightened refugee. In the end, Spared highlights Msengi's ultimate victory through becoming an American citizen, an award-winning community leader, and a respected academic. The book is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind adventure told in the author's own voice.
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