- Hardcover: 584 pages
- Publisher: Random House of Canada Ltd. (Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679311718
- ISBN-13: 978-0679311713
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 15.4 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 543,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'indisputably the best account of the whole terrible Rwandan genocide'
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The #1 international bestseller -- chosen as Nonfiction Book of the Year and winner of the Shaughnessy-Cohen prize. A harrowing and ultimately redemptive memoir by the General who commanded the UN forces in Rwanda.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dallaire accepted a mission to Rawanda and entered hell, though at the time he did not know this. The book is a roler coaster of emotions as Dallaire and his UN heroes are constantly let down, exploited and undermined as they risk their lives daily to save others. Dallaire was badly let down and has suffred hugely because of it - finally, having a nervous breakdown. The book, is how I suspect Dallaire is, truthful with no agenda; knowing right from wrong and not interested in point scoring just trying to help people (in this case understand what happened). Dallaire's honesty is such that he does not paint himself as a saint but shows his own imperfections - that we all have. He was a brave man who others, for political reasons (not least the French)sort to discredit.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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Absolutely terrifying! Nothing less can be described when it comes to narrowing down the content of this tale by a soldier of the UN. Having had close contact with people who have actually been through this holocaust I was astonished at the reactions of the world! Or rather the lack of response or interest in hundreds of thousands being killed, mutilated, raped, tortured and even God cannot describe what other horrors...General Dallaire has gone through hell himself being there and having seen it all, and as a member of a world community, who did not care at all what went on at that time it is an indictment which strikes deeply. Rwanda was only third or fourth in priority of the UN missions and the grievances and daily hardships the few brave men and women of the UN mission in Rwanda had to cope with did not receive a fraction of the credits from the superiors in the UN and from the world that they deserved. Sad but true, and this story cannot be told by anyone who has not been there, it is extraordinaryly told with passion, strength and a sense of details that can only make the reader weep from the heart.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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A truly stunning book.
Well written, with a clarity that never loses the reader in the complexities of the major events and players.
A powerful critique of the way self interest in the world works and how common hummanity is usually the last consideration in such situations.
It has always been my view that those who seek power are always the very least qualified to posess it - if a concern for fellow human beings is your main yardstick - this only confirms that view.
A powerful argument for a more autonomous and powerful UN - with a standing - large, military force at its disposal.
Well written, with a clarity that never loses the reader in the complexities of the major events and players.
A powerful critique of the way self interest in the world works and how common hummanity is usually the last consideration in such situations.
It has always been my view that those who seek power are always the very least qualified to posess it - if a concern for fellow human beings is your main yardstick - this only confirms that view.
A powerful argument for a more autonomous and powerful UN - with a standing - large, military force at its disposal.
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Impossible Odds
Over 500 pages long, this account by Romeo Dallaire, Un's Major General, enables the reader to live the time of the Rwandan genocide (94) without all its gruesome details, whilst... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dave
Very disturbing
Lt Gen Dallaire has written a remarkably good account of the time he was in command of the UN forces in Rwanda. Read more
Published 2 months ago by cjrsedgwick
A source of embarassment for us all
I knew Rwanda was bad but ! I read this after reading Andy Kershaws' No Off Switch in which he referred to this book thank you AK and massive hats off to Romeo Dallaire ( sorry if... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. P. Kane
A whole new perspective
I bought this book after hearing a recommendation on the radio. The book is about one mans job to be incharge of a UN contigent sent to Rwanda to help the peace process. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Morsem
satisfied customer
This book was reviewed on the radio and sounded interesting. Got onto amazon and found it straight away, chose a used one which was described as acceptable condition. Read more
Published 13 months ago by good to go
Best book I've read on Rwanda
Had read a few books on Rwanda before visiting and found this the best. Well written and informative but with a heart too
Published 16 months ago by Quick reviews!
Required reading
Although this is a story about Romeo Daillaire's experiences in Rwanda it really deals with the fundamental problems of humanity and should therefore be required reading for... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Goran Ekstrom
an absolute must read
I must confess that I was somewhat ignorant of the Rwandan genocide despite the fact that it happened when I was in my 20's and the guilt I felt upon reading this book was immense. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2009 by geordie
Too Long
This book was extremely tedious to read and just went on and on and on. The writer could have cut it in half but just piled on too much military jargon and diplomatic speak that... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by Garren Hews
Truly the failure of humanity
What a great book. Anyone with any interest in humanity should read it. Really highlights how the west left a nation with no political, strategic or resource value to suffer its... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2009 by Michael J. Lomas
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