Open Book and History

Jolene E. Smith is a founder of the Bookworm Adventure Girl. Througth this platform which is available on Instagram and Youtube she share her content on books, about diverse authors, genres, and stories #Book # Genocide #Literature

In this Episode Divine Umulisa, a Rwandan - Germany author, actress, and education consultant known by her pen name Tete Loeper shared about her fiction book "Barefoot In Germany" her insight on human culture differences in germany society. You can find much about Divine Umulisa known as Tete Laoper on her website: www.teteloeper.com

In this episodes Sarah Etzel, shared her very inspiring insight on becoming a multi cultural person in today's diverse world as well as building a peaceful and a connected world by using her current teaching experience in Baltimore, her previous study abroad program and Internship in Rwanda (An African Country)

In this episode, Judence Kayitesi introduces her book: Ein Zerbrochen Leben; which translates from German to mean: A Broken Life. She shares her story of survival from the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. She teaches us that even though we don’t always choose what happens to us, life is a gift and we can choose to forgive and live a meaningful life. Judence reminds us that making memories with the people around ourselves is one of the greatest blessings life has to offer.

“We must never lose hope, for losing hope is the beginning of our own self defeat.” Consolee Nishimwe is the author of Tested to the Limit: A Genocide Survivor’s Story of Pain, Resilience, and Hope. In this podcast, we aim to understand how someone finds strengths to see positive sides of life after going through extreme cruelty, such as Genocide and many life challenges.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Alyssa Snyder, one of the hosts for the podcast. She will talk about journaling and how it’s been an outlet in her life. She’ll share some personal experiences that helped get her started, so you can too.

In this 1st Episode, Chelsea Warner describes her trip to Rwanda, in Africa and how her trip changed her percepective of life...

Meet your hosts Omar Ndizeye and Alyssa Snyder. Omar is from Rwanda, an East African country, and currently living in Ogden, Utah. Omar enjoys music and good conversations. With Alyssa born and raised in northern Utah, she has a special bond with nature and the outdoors. They look forward to having you join them on their next adventure!