Susan Karcz

Rising out of horror

Revisado: 08-12-21

My audiobook pace has slowed over the past year, but I am so glad I made room for this memoir. A Voice in the Darkness was horrifying and gut-wrenching yet sweet and touching at the same time. I kept marveling at the strength of mind and character Jeanne possessed and still possesses; it is almost unbelievable that after what she went through--at age 9, mind you--that she was able to write her story, and write it so well. I sometimes take a while to get through books, but not this one. I was obsessed with the story, and even though I knew she survived, the horror and fear was palpable. Jeanne's writing is excellent, but the narration by Sara Van Beckum gave the story movement and heart. Her narration was perfect--never intrusive or overly dramatic, and pitched to match each scene.

I highly recommend this memoir of the Rwandan genocide, both because it's a story the world should not forget, and because Jeanne Lakin's strength of character and human dignity were not broken under circumstances that few would survive, never mind enough to build a new life.

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