Roméo Dallaire

A Warrior’s Journey

Through the prism of his own life, General Roméo Dallaire takes us on a journey from the past wars through post-modern conflicts and toward his vision of lasting peace. Daillaire in good faith commanded the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Rwanda only to see the country abandoned and descend into hell of genocide. His experience has for ever marked him....

I read most of Mr. Dallaire’s books; they are deeply touching and told from the heart. In his latest he revisits in length his frustrations trying to prevent the 1994 catastrophe and is now more than determined to put a stop to the world disorder, abolish the use of child soldiers and intervene in conflicts. He is now working toward a better future. I wish him good luck in guiding us to a better place.

This is not an easy book to get into. A good 1/3 brings us back to 1994 and he expresses clearly once more the lack of support he received from the UN and the many countries that are members of this organization. One thing is said at the meeting but nothing comes out of it, Rwanda and its people are of inconsequential values..... Then he goes on to other conflicts from WW11 to the present and he does not mince his words.

I admit having a hard time with this book. Although the language is very polished I was not fond of harsh and severe tone in the narration.. After a while the negativity got to me and I started to read pages diagonally and skipping some passages and paying attention to others.

What can I say I enjoyed Mr. Dallaire`s previous books but revising them in a new version was not what I expected. I really cannot do much in the global circle of things and I certainly will not go marching or rallying for any cause...... I will leave all this to those with influence to try... we see how good this those....look at Ukraine and Gaza today`s tragedies......

I did not like this book but this is my opinion you may feel differently so don`t take my words for it and read and judge for yourself.

This is the way I see it.

My thanks to Penguin Random House Canada and Netgalley for this ARC… (plus d'informations)

This book is in your face raw. I read this for a book review in university and it ended with me writing my most passionate and well thought essay of that span. What happened in Rwanda was devastating and Dallaire pulls no punches in describing it to you. It seems like a very emotional and well thought out account of what happened during his time and his reasonings for his actions while in command. It would be impossible to try and understand the mental anguish he would have gone through day in and day out.

This is a must read for everyone.… (plus d'informations)