Brian Crano, We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families by Phillip Gourevitch

On this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Chris is joined by writer and director Brian Crano. Brian’s book, We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families, takes its name from a letter written by victims of the Rwandan Genocide. In the span of just a few months, Rwandan Hutus slaughtered one million of their Tutsi countrymen. The book spans the history of ethnic conflict in East Africa, culminating in its brutal, vivid depictions of a country wracked by genocide. The book changed Brian’s life by introducing him to the depths of human depravity and by illustrating in gory detail the fine line between civilization and slaughter. While the book is unflinchingly horrific, it preserves moments of humanity and compassion amidst the apocalyptic violence. Check this episode out to learn about one of history’s most horrible crimes, and to hear a heartfelt conversation regarding hate, discrimination, and, ultimately, tenous coexistence.