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April 7 Was Never the Beginning
Arlette Wiclef
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April 7 Was Never the Beginning

A deeply personal account of a morning that did not begin the tragedy—but revealed how long it had already been unfolding.

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By Arlette Wiclef
Readers seeking a deeper, human understanding of Rwanda’s history that lead to the Genocide against the Tutsi—beyond timelines and events—especially those interested in memory, generational trauma, and lived experience.
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Why this book should exist

This book exists to challenge the idea that tragedy begins on a single date. April 7, 1994 was not the start—it was a continuation of years of fear, loss, and quiet suffering. By telling the story through lived experience, it restores the deeper truth: that history is not one moment, but a buildup of many. It gives voice to the silence, the warning signs, and the human emotions that existed long before the world started paying attention.

What readers want from this book

“We need God's healing”

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“I am interested in learning the full context and gaining a broader perspective. A story with understanding”

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The promise

At the end of this book, the reader will see April 7, 1994 not as a beginning, but as a turning point in a much longer story—and understand how trauma, fear, and resilience are carried across time.

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