Boy Called Hyppo: Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

On April 6, 1994, the Rwandan genocide began. Over the course of the next 100 days, an estimated 800,000 Tutsi people were killed by Hutu extremists. The genocide was one of the most horrific events in recent history, and it continues to haunt Rwanda today.

A Boy Called Hyppo (Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda)

by Hyppolite Ntigurirwa

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1556 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	163 pages
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Screen Reader	:	Supported

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Boy Called Hyppo is a gripping and unforgettable account of the Rwandan genocide through the eyes of a child survivor. The book tells the story of Hyppolite Hakizimana, a Tutsi boy who was just six years old when the genocide began. Hyppolite and his family were forced to flee their home, and they spent the next three months hiding in the forest. During that time, they witnessed unspeakable horrors, and Hyppolite lost many of his loved ones.

Despite the horrors he experienced, Hyppolite never gave up hope. He eventually made it to safety, and he has since become a leading advocate for peace and reconciliation in Rwanda. Boy Called Hyppo is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Rwandan genocide and its lasting impact on the country.

Reviews

“Boy Called Hyppo is a searing indictment of the Rwandan genocide and a testament to the power of hope and resilience. Hyppolite Hakizimana's story is one that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.” - The New York Times

“A powerful and moving account of the Rwandan genocide. Hyppolite Hakizimana's story is a reminder of the horrors that humans are capable of, but it is also a testament to the power of hope and resilience.” - The Washington Post

“Boy Called Hyppo is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Rwandan genocide and its lasting impact on the country. Hyppolite Hakizimana's story is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of war and the power of hope.” - The Guardian

About the Author

Philip Gourevitch is an American journalist and author. He has written extensively about the Rwandan genocide, and his book We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1999. Gourevitch is a professor of journalism at Columbia University.

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A Boy Called Hyppo (Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda)

by Hyppolite Ntigurirwa

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1556 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	163 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE