Many years ago, an elderly British politician was interviewed about his life and achievements. He had been both successful and influential, so it surprised the audience when the interview went as follows: Reporter: Looking back on what most people would think has been a remarkable life, do you have any regrets? Politician: Yes. I’m sorry […]

Most families have them: the beloved relative who returned from military service, more or less in one physical piece, but nevertheless a changed person. One hundred and two years ago, my great uncles, Sam and Leo were teenage brothers, fighting side by side, in the trenches of northern France. A bombardment buried them alive. Miraculously, […]

Everyone who has ever lost someone dear to them knows how awful anniversaries can be. Each survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide is handling the pain and loss in their own way; some attend public events commemorating the 25th anniversary, while others grieve privately. Paying tribute to family members can be especially hard when the […]