A House in the Sky: A Memoir of a Kidnapping That Changed Everything

· Penguin UK
4.6
29 reviews
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The spectacularly dramatic memoir of a woman whose curiosity about the world led her from rural Canada to imperiled and dangerous countries on every continent, and then into fifteen months of harrowing captivity in Somalia-a story of courage, resilience, and extraordinary grace.

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4.6
29 reviews
Emma Owers
April 17, 2014
Could not put this down, was inspired to read this as saw an interview with Amanda on BBC breakfast. I immediately downloaded the book and was blown away. Her story is emotional, inspiring and so very brave.
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Kirti Nair
November 15, 2019
All must read to see if you can be as optimistic n hopeful in life as Amanda. Let no one ever have to through such brutalities.
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A Google user
August 22, 2018
Very emotional story, I couldn't put the book down. Amanda what a strong, courageous, inspiring women you are. Xx
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About the author

Amanda Lindhout is the founder of the Global Enrichment Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports development, aid and education initiatives in Somalia and Kenya. For more information, visit Amandalindhout.com and globalenrichmentfoundation.com

Sara Corbett is a contributing writer to The New York Times Magazine. Her work has also appeared in National Geographic; Elle; Outside; O, the Oprah magazine; Esquire; and Mother Jones.

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