In 1993, Hutus arrived at Gilbert Tuhabonye's Burundi school and forced more than a hundred Tutsi children and teachers into a small room where they macheted most of them to death and set the rest on fire. Gilbert was the only survivor. Today, he is a world-class athlete in training for the 2008 Olympics. This is his story.
The harrowing tale recounts Gilbert Tuhabonye's survival during a brutal massacre fueled by ethnic hatred between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes. As a child, he endured the unimaginable, hiding beneath the bodies of his peers for hours while a horrific attack unfolded. His faith in God provided him solace and strength, leading him to become the sole survivor of the tragedy. This powerful narrative explores themes of resilience, faith, and the impact of genocide on individuals and communities.