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A House in the Sky

A Memoir

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A House in the Sky

By: Amanda Lindhout, Sara Corbett
Narrated by: Amanda Lindhout
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“Exquisitely told…A young woman’s harrowing coming-of-age story and an extraordinary narrative of forgiveness and spiritual triumph.” —The New York Times Book Review

Amanda Lindhout’s unforgettable hostage memoir recounts her fifteen-month abduction in Somalia and her extraordinary journey toward hope and redemption in this powerful true story of survival, resilience, and forgiveness.

As a child, Amanda Lindhout escaped a violent household by paging through issues of National Geographic and imagining herself visiting 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 survives on memory—every lush detail of the world she experienced in her life before captivity—and on strategy, fortitude, and hope. When she is most desperate, she visits a house in the sky, high above the woman kept in chains, in the dark.

Vivid and suspenseful, this gripping survival memoir is “a searingly unsentimental account. Ultimately it is compassion—for her naïve younger self, for her kidnappers—that becomes the key to Lindhout’s survival” (O, The Oprah Magazine). Biographies & Memoirs Women Inspiring Heartfelt Middle East Scary Politics & Activism Activists Africa Iran Politicians

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Would you listen to A House in the Sky again? Why?

I loved listening to Amanda's narration of her book. This is an addictive book, I couldn't stop listening.

Amazing true story!

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Where does A House in the Sky rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Amanda has clearly and honestly written about the most difficult time in her life. Her courage and will to survive are inspiring. The performance was sincere, genuine and excellent!

What did you like best about this story?

The thread of hope throughout. The honesty.

What about Amanda Lindhout’s performance did you like?

Clear, genuine, sincere.

Amazing Journey

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Well written and captivating. I Highly recommend. Amanda Lindhout’s story is courageous, thought provoking and heartbreaking.

Loved!!

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It was hard to listen to in spots. Due to the graphic nature of content.

Brutally Beautiful

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This book is beautifully written, but the content is heavy and sad. It's a very good education about what happens in other countries that we cannot imagine. A must read.

Unbelievable

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