NL EN
NL EN
get the book Book Pierre

Het regent, maar ik word niet nat

My story. Perhaps the beginning of yours.

From my childhood in Rwanda and the flight through Congo to football and my life in the Netherlands. About loss, identity, prejudice, humanity and the courage to choose your own direction.

Order the book Discover my story

Published in Dutch by GrowingStories.

Cover of Het regent, maar ik word niet nat by Pierre Semudenge

In the media

Pierre talked about the book on national radio, in regional news and in a podcast.

The story behind the book

As a little boy, Pierre Semudenge fled the genocide in Rwanda. After seven years on the run through war zones, he arrived in the Netherlands in 2001. Football became his anchor. At ten he was scouted by FC Groningen, and his football career later took him to the United States and Romania.

In Het regent, maar ik word niet nat, Pierre writes about war, loss and racism, and also about elite sport, resilience and the strength to set your own course. Today he uses his experience as a Dream Coach to help young people, teams and organisations grow.

Order the book
“Until the lion learns how to write, the story will always glorify the hunter.”
African proverb, opening the book

What readers say

  • Een meesterwerk van veerkracht en herkenning

    Ik heb dit boek in een dag uitgelezen. Vanaf de allereerste pagina werd ik meegezogen in de rauwe, indrukwekkende levensreis van Mujene Pierre Semudenge…

    Kim · 22 October 2026 · Review in Dutch Read the full review on Bruna

Where to buy

Het regent, maar ik word niet nat is published by GrowingStories and available now.

The book launch

Pierre holding the book on the stairs of a bookshop
Pierre writing a dedication in a copy of the book
Pierre with a stack of books at the launch
A stack of copies of Het regent, maar ik word niet nat

Beyond the book

Group photo with umbrellas at the book launch

Experience the story live

Pierre brings his story to the stage. See where you can meet him next.

View upcoming events

Bring this story to your organisation

The lessons from the book, translated to leaders and teams working under pressure.

See what the keynote covers
Engraved pen with the book title, a gift from the launch

Why this story matters for leaders

Under pressure, leaders and teams often fall back on familiar patterns, even when those patterns stand in the way of trust and progress. In his keynote, Pierre turns the lessons of his life into three principles for organisations in change.

  • Let Go
  • Build Tolerance
  • Be the Difference
Invite Pierre as a speaker