I read Samantha Powers’ book a few years ago and found it very interesting and very readable. I will have to look into the other books you mentioned.

If you want any help compiling your lists, do drop me an email.

Nymeth - The Rwanda one that you are probably thinking about is called Left To Tell: Discovering God amidst the Rwandan Genocide. I read it as well and it’s one that has impacted me greatly. I’ll look into the Congo and Native Americans. Thanks for the suggestions.

Rebecca - It is depressing. My mother-in-law won’t read any of these types of books as well. She can’t stand to read depressing stuff. For some odd, sick reason I find all of it fascinating and the stories are amazing. It’s a big downer though, I don’t know why I keep doing it to myself.

Laura - I’ve heard of that one before. Books like these make a large impact on us, for sure.

Debi reviewed a book about Rwanda last year that sounds like a must read. And not too long ago Eva posted about King Leopold’s Ghost, a book about the atrocities in the Belgian Congo. That too sounds like a must read.

A form of genocide that is sometimes overlooked is that of Natives in the New World. Unfortunately I can’t recommend any books on the subject, but if you do find some, I’d love to hear about them.