No Greater Love: How My Family Survived the Genocide in Rwanda Paperback – June 1, 2019

This is a truly compelling account. I appreciated the background information about how the “deadly dichotomy” between the Hutu and Tutsi had developed. As someone whose knowledge of Rwanda was very limited, the 1994 genocide was inexplicable? How? How was it even humanly possible to kill nearly one million people in 100 days? Why? Why was there so much hatred that friends, neighbors, classmates, colleagues and even religious leaders became murderous butchers? Who? Who was instrumental in planting the seeds for a climate that fostered such hatred?I must admit there are portions of the book that were very overwhelming. Tharcisse Seminega’s description of certain events is so vivid it elicits a visceral reaction. Although you are forced to come face to face with the horrific brutality that man is capable of, you also see incredible acts of bravery, sacrifice and LOVE. No Greater Love...I think it is of the utmost importance that we as human beings remain students of the human condition. We must resist the notion that the kind of hatred that leads to genocide ‘could never happen here’. We live in a world where hatred, bigotry, racism and xenophobia are not only rampant but are actually legitimized. As the author sets the stage for what happened in 1994, you cannot help but draw parallels to a pre-Holocaust Europe. It is through knowledge and understanding of how the ‘powers that be’ implemented their evil plans that we can formulate an awareness that enables us to resist the kind of mental and emotional manipulation that can turn friends and neighbors into killers.I would encourage all to read No Greater Love. It offers more than just a deeper understanding of one of the darkest hours in human history. You will witness how even in the darkness, love conquers hate.

I absolutely loved reading this book. So well written including history and personal experiences. Heart wrenching because it’s a true account, not someone’s imagination, it really and truly happened and not too long ago. It lived up to the title, “No Greater Love”. It wasn’t really about Jehovah’s witnesses, it was about the genocide, but it was about the great love the Witnesses showed that provided the family’s amazing survival through the entire ordeal. I appreciated too that it could have been more detailed and graphic in reference to the genocide, but it wasn’t, it gave just enough detail to only imagine the reality of this family’s experience and survival. Riveting and decent enough to read for all ages!?

I recalled hearing on the news about the genocide in Rwanda years ago, but the fact that it was a country half way around the world coupled with the belief that something like that couldn't happen here in the United States, and I quickly moved on from it. This first hand account of someone that actually lived through it really increased my understanding of the atrocities that were brought to bear on the people of Rwanda and the strength of character that some in that country showed in the face of life threatening danger.This book is a must read for any who think that this ugliest of human behavior can't happen here, and for any cynical enough to think that if or when it does, that there won't be some that rise above it and show true love for friend and neighbor.

I liked everything about the book. It was riveting, faith-strengthening, sobering, and informative. This book helped me to understand that in order to endure the great tribulation prophesied at Matthew 24:21 in the Bible, I may need to implement some of the very same coping mechanisms used by the Seminegas. I appreciate the candid recollection of the struggles encountered during the 75 days of the genocide in Rwanda. Along with that, my gratefulness for the power of prayer and the need to rely on prayer was immensely enhanced throughout the reading process. May you have a meaningful experience as well.

I like the Dr Seminega gave much information as to the politics of the country before and after German and Belgium influence.The family's, and other's, experiences were heartbreaking and gut wrenching yet the demonstration of love under the worst circumstances was truly heart warming

Good price!

A large number of books detail the "what happened" , hard-to-comprehend atrocities and unthinkable acts perpetrated against victims of genocides. "No Greater Love" helps the reader to come to a better understanding of the "why" questions. Mob-driven frenzies often include close friends or neighbors who feel the need to alienate themselves from the victims. Fueling the Rwandan genocide sadly were strong political, state-sponsored and religious elements which transformed thousands of former friends and neighbors into frenzied killers even inside their own church sanctuaries! The riveting account of the survival of Professor Seminega's Tutsi family was facilitated by Hutu Jehovah's Witnesses who seemed almost "insulated" from the propaganda and hate -- and loved fellow humans enough to risk their own lives!

True accurate account

Eerily enlightening as I watch divide and conquer before my very eyes happening in real time. I just hope it will not be as horrific as this family's experience. My love and prayers for my brothers.

A touching heartwarming testimony to resilience in the face of death surrounding this family and the family who helped them....Faith inspiring. Sad that such evils of other races trying to exterminate other races still exists ...but their understanding and practice of the true love on both sides taught from the Bible surpasses all evil.

Such a good book to read.Shows that true real love has no limits no matter what the situation is. a must read.

A book i would recommend based on a true story.

A great read that sheds light onto the history of the Rwandan Genocide. It gives a great insight into the behaviour of the Witnesses during that time and their self sacrificing spirit. What I like about this book is that it is written 1st hand and from a citizens perspective which adds a different dynamic.