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by J. B. Manywa (Author)
During the genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994, author J. B. Manywa was left to die in a covered and cemented septic tank used as a grave. In The Balm to Heal: Amavuta Yomora, he narrates his personal experiences during those unthinkable and inhumane events and his life after. This is a chronicle of his journey, how he rebuilt his life, and provides insight into how you can do the same after losing it all.
Manywa highlights the difficulties we all face as we emerge from suffering to reclaim our lives, shows concrete ways to take the first steps to a new life, and invites us to see hope and possibility for the future.
Manywa shares his story in The Balm to Heal: Amavuta Yomora to encourage those who've lived through challenging circumstances. It tells how it is possible to regain your life and build a thriving future, no matter what you've experienced.
