About the book
The remarkable autobiography of the globally-recognized human rights champion whose heroism inspired the film Hotel Rwanda
“Fascinating…your book is called An Ordinary Man, yet you took on an extraordinary feat with courage, determination, and diplomacy.” – Oprah, O, The Oprah Magazine
As Rwanda was thrown into chaos during the 1994 genocide, Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, turned the luxurious Hotel Milles Collines into a refuge for more than 1,200 Tutsi and moderate Hutu refugees, while fending off their would-be killers with a combination of diplomacy and deception. In An Ordinary Man, he tells the story of his childhood, retraces his accidental path to heroism, revisits the 100 days in which he was the only thing standing between his “guests” and a hideous death, and recounts his subsequent life as a refugee and activist.
Editions of An Ordinary Man
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670037520
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143038603
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101201312
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9781415928899
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307876317
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780786555024
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415928905
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780143058564
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The remarkable autobiography of the globally-recognized human rights champion whose heroism inspired the film Hotel Rwanda
“Fascinating…your book is called An Ordinary Man, yet you took on an extraordinary feat with courage, determination, and diplomacy.” – Oprah, O, The Oprah Magazine
As Rwanda was thrown into chaos during the 1994 genocide, Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, turned the luxurious Hotel Milles Collines into a refuge for more than 1,200 Tutsi and moderate Hutu refugees, while fending off their would-be killers with a combination of diplomacy and deception. In An Ordinary Man, he tells the story of his childhood, retraces his accidental path to heroism, revisits the 100 days in which he was the only thing standing between his “guests” and a hideous death, and recounts his subsequent life as a refugee and activist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Ordinary Man about?
The remarkable autobiography of the globally-recognized human rights champion whose heroism inspired the film Hotel Rwanda
“Fascinating…your book is called An Ordinary Man, yet you took on an extraordinary feat with courage, determination, and diplomacy.” – Oprah, O, The Oprah Magazine
As Rwanda was thrown into chaos during the 1994 genocide, Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, turned the luxurious Hotel Milles Collines into a refuge for more than 1,200 Tutsi and moderate Hutu refugees, while fending off their would-be killers with a combination of diplomacy and deception. In An Ordinary Man, he tells the story of his childhood, retraces his accidental path to heroism, revisits the 100 days in which he was the only thing standing between his “guests” and a hideous death, and recounts his subsequent life as a refugee and activist.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in An Ordinary Man?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of An Ordinary Man?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670037520
Who is/are the Author/s of the book An Ordinary Man?
Paul Rusesabagina, Tom Zoellner
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
An Ordinary Man is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670037520) and paperback(ISBN 9780143038603) and ebook(ISBN 9781101201312) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415928899) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307876317) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780786555024) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415928905) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780143058564)
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