In a powerful story of love and courage in the midst of terrible violence, Carl Wilkens and his wife Teresa bear witness to the history of genocide in Rwanda in the early 1990s. Wilkens weaves footage from a documentary of their experience with his account of the family’s development and relief work in Rwanda prior to the genocide, and relief work after. Wilkens was the sole American who remained in the country during the violence.

1. Describe the factors that contribute to the genocide in Rwanda.
2. Contrast the conditions in Rwanda pre-genocide and current conditions in the country.
3. Identify personal qualities that enabled Carl Wilkens to withstand such pressure and fear for more than three months sequestered in his house.
4. What motivations contributed to Wilkens’ decision to remain in Rwanda when all others who could leave had been evacuated.
5. Discuss the journey of forgiveness in which Rwandans have been engaged.