A House in the Sky

Name: A House in the Sky
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780670920860
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A Memoir of a Kidnapping That Changed Everything

By Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett

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A House in the Sky is a gripping memoir by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett, recounting Amanda's experiences in Somalia. After years of adventurous travels around the globe, Amanda is kidnapped by Islamist insurgents and held hostage for 460 days. The book explores themes of survival, resilience, and the power of the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity.
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This compelling memoir may appeal to you if you're drawn to stories of resilience, courage, and the human spirit's capacity to endure against all odds. The authors provide a gripping account of a journalist's journey from a spirited traveler to surviving a harrowing captivity, blending emotional depth with thrilling storytelling.

A House in the Sky

Presents the dramatic and redemptive memoir of a woman whose curiosity led her to the world's most beautiful and remote places, its most imperiled and perilous countries, and then into fifteen months of harrowing captivity - an exquisitely written story of courage, resilience, and grace.

The inspiring story of a woman who survived kidnap and being held captive for a year in war-torn Somalia . . .

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A House in the Sky is the poignant and uplifting memoir of a young woman surviving a kidnapping in Somalia.

At eighteen, Amanda Lindhout left her Canadian hometown for the big city, saving tips as a waitress to travel the globe. In war-ridden Afghanistan and Iraq, she carved out a fledgling career as a reporter. In August 2008, she travelled to Somalia to report on the fighting and was abducted.

Her story illuminates the psychology, motivations, and desperate extremism of her guards and the men in charge of them. She survived by finding strength and hope in the power of her own mind. Her story is a moving testament to the power of compassion and forgiveness.

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A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett has been widely praised for its gripping and harrowing account of Amanda's kidnapping and subsequent resilience. Reviewers commend the memoir for its vivid writing and insightful exploration of themes such as courage, survival, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. It's often described as both haunting and inspiring, providing readers a deep and personal look into the endurance and triumph over unimaginable challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780670920860

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 384

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Amanda Lindhout Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sara Corbett

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.