Shake Hands with the Devil : The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda (Paperback)

from Cecrow

Disturbing, eye-opening account of the Rwanda massacre in the early nineties. Especially revealing concerning the UN response and a stark reminder on top of the Holocaust of the depravity humanity is capable of. Has relevance to today's war on terror, and why we need alternatives that go beyond a...

from marcLeroux84

I started this book 2 years ago, and am still making my way through it. I find that I cannot read more than a chapter at a time without the horror getting to me, and i have to put it down for a spell. This is an absolutely fantastic book that highlights the inadequacies of the United Nations, and...

from davetherave

Probably the only true story from the inside of the genocidal horror that was Rwanda. This was a gripping though sometimes sickening read, from a man who almost went insane trying to cope with a desperately under-resourced force, and little or no interest from those in powerful positions in the U...

from uh8myzen

This is an absolutely stunning insider's look at the travesty of the Rwanda genocide and the United Nations mission led by General Romeo Dallaire.The book explores two stories. The first being General Dallaire's personal journey from a strong, confident warrior to the broken, suicidal man he beca...

from bookalover89

Of all the books I've read in my life, this one is one of my all time FAVORITES! The rest of the world ignored the genocide in Rwanda, but he stayed and did everything possible to save lives. This is a must read for anyone interested in Rwanda. I didn't stop crying for days after I finished, beca...