Forgive Like a Rwandan : A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Letting Go

How does a man deal with the tragic death of his wife while the two were serving as missionaries in Africa? How does he process the sudden loss? How does he forgive the man responsible and come to peace with God? How does he regain his footing and find love again?
Forgive Like a Rwandan responds to these questions in a clear and faith–filled voice. The author describes his multifaceted response to a day of catastrophe as it rips and ripples across 888 days. Chris shows his initial struggles with grief, unforgiveness, and depression. He questions God and His purposes. He later shares an internal battle between passion for his wife–to–be and loyalty to his deceased wife.
In this book you'll discover the critical step in your Christian walk is to remain faithful to God–no matter what. You'll appreciate the value in glorifying your Creator and anchoring your hope in Him. You'll learn the importance of forgiveness and the acceptance of your life as scripted by God. You'll learn, when suffering pain, it's healing to ask God to redeem your grief to His glory.
Discover wisdom in the words of King Solomon: "There's a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to laugh and a time weep" (Ecclesiastes 3:1–2).

Chris Alan Foreman has lived the seasons of Solomon. He has served as a senior pastor, a foreign missionary, a college professor, an army officer, and a Peace Corps volunteer. He has taught Christian apologetics in Africa and Bible classes at San Quentin prison. Chris holds a PhD from the University of Oregon and a Master of Divinity from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He founded a non–profit ministry called Come & See Africa International. He and his wife, Liz, live in the San Francisco Bay Area. His two adult sons live on the East coast.