I used my captors' names every chance I had. It was intentional, a way of reminding them that I saw them, of pegging them, of making them see me in return. Amanda Lindhout captorchanceintentional Change image and share on social
I must try desperately to absorb all information I can about the Middle East. I want to excel. I want to speak articulately about the politics of the Middle East and its religion. Amanda Lindhout absorbarticulatelydesperately Change image and share on social
The book is called 'A House in the Sky' because during the very, very darkest times, that was how I survived. I had to find a safe place to go in my mind where there was no violence being done to my body and where I could reflect on the life I had lived and the life that I still wanted to live. Amanda Lindhout bodybookcall share on social
Hillary Clinton has a strong and powerful voice regarding ending violence against women and girls. Amanda Lindhout clintonendgirl Change image and share on social
My captors were definitely aware that what they were doing was wrong. It came out in small ways - occasionally through a show of guilt or compassion. One of the boys bought me a gift. Another used to sneak me acetaminophen tablets. Amanda Lindhout acetaminophenawareboy share on social
Forgiving is not an easy thing to do. Amanda Lindhout easyforgivething Change image and share on social
It was a slow understanding that the lack of education in a country like Somalia creates these huge social problems. Amanda Lindhout countrycreateeducation Change image and share on social
Somalia is an important story in the world, and it needed to be told. Amanda Lindhout importantneedsomalia Change image and share on social
After spending 460 days as a hostage, I did emerge a fundamentally changed person. But I think, like everyone does as they grow older and probably wiser, I can look back at my earlier life - my history, my mistakes, the joy I felt as a young woman traveling the world - with some objectivity and even some humor. Amanda Lindhout backchangeday share on social