"From the moment she first stepped foot on US soil, Dr. Msengi's resilience has represented the spirit of America. For those guiding newcomers along their journey in the land of opportunity, Spared delivers a gritty, resourceful road map to help them overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.  As a fellow alumnus of the University of Northern Iowa, I'm proud to see Dr. Msengi continue to blaze trails of hope for those seeking to follow in her footsteps." -- US Senator Chuck Grassley

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Jan. 22, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 22, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Spared is the gripping story of a young girl's harrowing escape from one of the worst genocides in human history.

Spared: Escaping Genocide in Rwanda and Finding a Home in America – a True Story of Hope and Resilience (Credp House Publishers) is a courageous recounting of the author's mind-blowing experiences during the Rwandan tragedy that resulted in the deaths of over one million people, including her parents and several of her siblings as well as extended family.

Deeply rooted in her unwavering faith in God, Dr. Clementine Msengi's memoir offers readers a rare glimpse into the life and culture of pre-genocide Rwanda.

Her courageous story gives us a glimpse of the horror of the genocide and how she escaped those who massacred her family with the help of unlikely allies and recounts her frightening experiences as a young refugee in the United States.

In the end, Spared highlights Msengi's ultimate success in becoming an American citizen, an award-winning community leader, and a respected academic. The book is a compelling, one-of-a-kind narrative that must not be forgotten.

About the Author

Dr. Clementine Msengi is on the faculty of the Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. In 2003, she received a fellowship from the Echoing Green Foundation and founded a nonprofit organization designed to help refugees and immigrants adjust to American culture and contribute to the well-being of the local community. Dr. Msengi has garnered several awards, including the Outstanding American by Choice Award from the Department of Homeland Security.

BOOK Release date: January 23, 2024

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