We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families

In 1994, the Rwandan government orchestrated a campaign of extermination, inciting the Hutu majority to murder nearly a million Tutsi minorities with chilling efficiency. Over the course of a hundred days, this genocide unfolded while the world stood by, paralysed or indifferent to the horror. One year later, journalist Philip Gourevitch arrived in Rwanda to investigate and document this tragedy, uncovering personal tales of terror and resilience amidst unimaginable loss.

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families is Gourevitch’s harrowing but essential account of the Rwandan genocide. Through meticulous research and poignant storytelling, Gourevitch offers a detailed examination of the events leading up to the massacre, the brutal reality of the genocide itself, and the aftermath faced by the survivors.

Hailed by the Guardian as one of the hundred greatest nonfiction books of all time, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families delves deep into the personal stories of those affected, presenting an unforgettable anatomy of Rwanda's decimation. Gourevitch brings to light the inaction of the international community and addresses profound questions about human morality, complicity, and the capacity for both evil and good.

As riveting as it is moving, this book is not merely an account of historical events but a profound reckoning with humanity’s betrayal and its perseverance. Gourevitch's narrative confronts the reader with the stark realities of human cruelty, yet also highlights moments of incredible courage and resilience. This work remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the depths of human depravity and the unyielding spirit of the human condition in the face of such adversity.

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families is a vital testament to one of the defining outrages of modern history, offering both an unforgettable exploration of Rwanda’s past and sobering reflections on the repercussions that echo through to the present day.