A House in the Sky

Discover the compelling memoir of Amanda Lindhout in *A House in the Sky*, a gripping tale of adventure, survival, and transformation. This brand new paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2014, captures Amanda’s audacious journey from a troubled childhood to being a daring journalist exploring some of the world’s most challenging and beautiful locations. With her ambition to understand diverse cultures, Amanda backpacked through Latin America, Asia, and war-torn regions like Afghanistan and Iraq, ultimately leading her to Somalia, described as the world's most perilous terrain. In an unforeseen twist, her quest for knowledge culminated in her abduction, where she faced 460 days of captivity. This extraordinary memoir beautifully intertwines themes of resilience, courage, and the indomitable human spirit. As Amanda undergoes a profound transformation during her harrowing ordeal, she learns to rely on her memories and hope, illustrating how strength can emerge in even the most agonizing situations. An evocative narrative that resonates with those seeking insight into human endurance, *A House in the Sky* is not only a memoir of hardship but a celebration of life and bravery. Perfect for readers interested in travel, adventure, and personal growth, this captivating story will inspire and uplift you. Enjoy the convenience of FREE shipping on your purchase. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item; expect delivery within 10 days. Ideal for book lovers and those fascinated by real-life stories of survival and redemption.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780670920860
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 384


Description:
A House in the Sky is the dramatic and redemptive memoir of Amanda Lindhout, 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.

As a child, Amanda Lindhout escaped a violent household by paging through issues of National Geographic and imagining herself in its exotic locales. At the age of nineteen, working as a cocktail waitress, she began saving her tips so she could travel the globe. Aspiring to understand the world and live a significant life, she backpacked through Latin America, Laos, Bangladesh, and India, and emboldened by each adventure, went on to Sudan, Syria, and Pakistan. In war-ridden Afghanistan and Iraq she carved out a fledgling career as a television reporter. And then, in August 2008, she traveled to Somalia-"the most dangerous place on earth." On her fourth day, she was abducted by a group of masked men along a dusty road.

Held hostage for 460 days, Amanda converts to Islam as a survival tactic, receives "wife lessons" from one of her captors, and risks a daring escape. Moved between a series of abandoned houses in the desert, she survives on memory-every lush detail of the world she experienced in her life before captivity-and on strategy, fortitude, and hope.

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