David Belton crafts narratives that delve into profound historical moments, drawing on his experiences as a reporter to illuminate the human condition amidst crisis. His work explores the complex realities of significant events, often highlighting individual resilience and the stark consequences of conflict. Belton's approach blends journalistic insight with dramatic storytelling, aiming to foster understanding and empathy for those caught in history's currents.
The narrative explores the challenges faced by a young man navigating the tumultuous transition to adulthood amid family struggles, an absent father, and a harsh environment. It highlights resilience and the belief that despite difficult circumstances, the potential for a better future resides within each individual. The story underscores the impact of personal choices and the strength found in overcoming adversity, offering a message of hope for urban youth.
'Tremendous. A moving and haunting tribute to the human spirit' WILLIAM BOYD Into the heart of a genocide that left a million people dead 6 April 1994: In the skies above Rwanda the presidentâe(tm)s plane is shot down in flames. Near Kigali, Jean-Pierre holds his family close, fearing for their lives as the violence escalates. In the chapel of a hillside village, missionary priest Vjeko Curic prepares to save thousands of lives The mass slaughter that follows âe" friends against friends, neighbours against neighbours - is one of the bloodiest chapters in history Twenty years on, BBC Newsnight producer David Belton, one of the first journalists into Rwanda, tells of the horrors he experienced at first-hand. Now following the threads of Jean-Pierre and Vjeko Curicâe(tm)s stories, he revisits a country still marked with blood, in search of those who survived and the legacy of those who did not. This is David Belton's quest for the limits of bravery and forgiveness.