ArtsEmerson: ‘The Book of Life’

In 2019, a group of Rwandan and Canadian artists came together in Kigali to develop a show about recovery from trauma. Combining original music, an extraordinary collection of letters written by ordinary Rwandans, the wisdom of Kiki Katese, and a story about talking animals, the profound result is called The Book of Life.

At a time when our world is racked with tragedy, hatred, and struggle, The Book of Life offers real, tangible hope, unlocking life after trauma, and finding a humane way forward.