A Thousand Hills : Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It

__A Thousand Hills: Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It__ is the story of Paul Kagame, a refugee who, after a generation of exile, found his way home. Learn about President Kagame, who strives to make Rwanda the first middle-income country in Africa, in a single generation. In this adventurous tale, learn about Kagame’s early fascination with Che Guevara and James Bond, his years as an intelligence agent, his training in Cuba and the United States, the way he built his secret rebel army, his bloody rebellion, and his outsized ambitions for Rwanda. Advance Praise for A Thousand Hills

"What a fascinating tale! What an inspiration! The courage and triumph of Paul Kagame show the beauty of reconciliation and of transcendent leadership. The world needs to learn his lessons, and Stephen Kinzer's brilliant narrative will help make this enlightenment possible."
—Walter Isaacson, CEO, the Aspen Institute

"A fascinating account of the near-miracle unfolding before our very eyes: a country, Rwanda, rising from the ashes of genocide phoenix-like, and its President, Paul Kagame, who is making it happen. This is no hagiography, for he is depicted warts and all. . . . A very good read."
—Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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"Kinzer's narrative abounds with unusual anecdotes, vivid description, and fine detail, demonstrating why he ranks among the best in popular foreign policy storytelling."
—Washington Post Book World

"A jewel."
—Chalmers Johnson

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"A thrilling tale that pits two characters worthy of a movie against each other."
—The Economist

"A very gripping read. . . . A cautionary tale for our current leaders."
—The New York Times

A Thousand Hills: Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It is the story of Paul Kagame, a refugee who, after a generation of exile, found his way home. Learn about President Kagame, who strives to make Rwanda the first middle-income country in Africa, in a single generation. In this adventurous tale, learn about Kagame’s early fascination with Che Guevara and James Bond, his years as an intelligence agent, his training in Cuba and the United States, the way he built his secret rebel army, his bloody rebellion, and his outsized ambitions for Rwanda. You can't just pretend nothing happened Elegant golden-red beauties That's why I survived A glass of milk Devastation Creatures from another world We just didn't get it This is a coup Madam, they're killing my people What a farce Something really fills up in your mind Rwanda doesn't matter The tricky part When you're not serious, you can't be correct Breathless with fear Famous for just one thing The web grows big We aspire to be like others. The life story of one-time revolutionary Paul Kagame describes how he returned from exile to lead a modern-day coup, rose to the position of president of the devastated country of Rwanda, and has led an effective and ambitious campaign to stabilize and revive his once shattered nation. By the author of All the Shah's Men.