Explore the rich tapestry—and bear witness to the all but forgotten tragedy—of a town called Rabinal, in a new memoir by Christian Nill …
"Christian Nill has written a highly engaging, disarmingly honest and evocative account of nearly three years as a Peace Corps volunteer in a Guatemalan indigenous community at a time of mounting upheaval and violence. Starting out brimming with idealistic optimism, the young Nill comes to find himself in the unwitting role of witness to terror that casts a pall over the countryside and claims the lives of those dearest to him.
“An unforgettable and page-turning memoir that left me wanting more."
— Scott Wallace, author of the NYT Bestseller, The Unconquered: In Search of the Amazon's Last Uncontacted Tribes
“A gripping testimonial to the strength, perseverance, and resilience of one Mayan community during the brutal civil war in Guatemala, as seen through the eyes of a Peace Corps Volunteer. Christian Nill shares his lived experience among the Maya, the friendships he forged, the challenges he faced, and the anguish of witnessing oppression firsthand.”
— Glenn Blumhorst, President and CEO Emeritus, National Peace Corps Association; Peace Corps/Guatemala, 1988-91
