After All Was Lost: The Resilience of a Rwandan Family Orphaned on April 6, 1994 When the Rwandan President’s Plane Was Shot Down

A powerful memoir of a Rwandan family's resilience in the face of unimaginable loss during the Rwandan genocide.

After All Was Lost tells the story of the Nsabimana family, forever changed by the assassination of their father, the Chief of Staff of Rwanda's Army, and the subsequent genocide. Through the eyes of Alice Nsabimana, the reader witnesses the disintegration of a nation and the enduring strength of a family torn apart.

This poignant memoir offers:

• An intimate look at Rwandan life before the genocide.
• A gripping account of survival against all odds.
• A testament to the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.

After All Was Lost is a story for those seeking to understand the Rwandan genocide, find inspiration in the face of adversity, and explore the depths of family love and resilience. Discover how the Nsabimana family navigated unimaginable tragedy and rebuilt their lives, offering a message of hope and healing for all.

Johan Swinnen is a Belgium diplomat who was Belgian Ambassador to Rwanda from 1990 to 1994. He lives in Belgium. Alice Nsabimana is a Belgian citizen of Rwandan origin. Raised in Rwanda until the age of 17, she was forced to flee to Belgium after her father was assassinated on April 6, 1994. She has specialized in Human Resources Management and Family, International, and Intercultural Mediation. After All Was Lost first appeared in French in 2022. Alice Nsabimana lives in Brussels. Maurice Nsabimana is an applied technologist who works as a statistician focusing on international comparisons, national accounts, and statistical capacity-building with the World Bank’ s Development Data Group. He holds degrees from Columbia University and Vesalius College in Brussels, Belgium. He now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland but he lived in Montreal for several years in the early 2000s.