Strength in What Remains (Paperback)

from RickK

Having read a number of books recently (Little Bee, When A Crocodile Eats The Sun) that use genocide and Africa as a backdrop, I found this book particularly enjoyable to read. There is a real well-struck balance between the lessons learned by Deo on his harrowing and life affirming journey and t...

from stephaniechase

While Deo's personal story is at turns gripping, heartbreaking, and inspirational, I was disappointed by this book. Tracy Kidder's phenomenal abilities as a non-fiction writer lies in the way he integrates himself into the story he is writing, deeply personalizing his subject matter and illuminat...

from labfs39

Deogratias is a man without a country. Escaping from the genocides in Burundi and Rwanda, Deo is put on a plane to NYC with $200, no English skills, and knowing no one in America. Sleeping first in an abandoned building in Harlem, then in Central Park, Deo works 12 hour days delivering groceries ...

from Megabaker

I put off reading this book for a long time, because I worried that it would be overwhelmingly depressing. While a good chunk of the book is horrifying (we're talking about the real-life events in the life of a genocide survivor), it does end up being an inspirational read.

from stephaniechase

While Deo's personal story is at turns gripping, heartbreaking, and inspirational, I was disappointed by this book. Tracy Kidder's phenomenal abilities as a non-fiction writer lies in the way he integrates himself into the story he is writing, deeply personalizing his subject matter and illuminat...