“I swung from one place to the next, sometimes backward, sometimes forward, capitalizing on my own momentum, knowing that at some point my arms—or, more accurately, my quivering bank balance, accessed through foreign ATMs—would give out, and I’d fall to the ground.”
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Amanda Lindhout
Amanda Lindhout (born June 12, 1981) is a Canadian humanitarian, author, and motivational speaker. She gained international attention after being kidnapped in Somalia in 2008 and held captive for 460 days. Following her release, she founded the Amanda Lindhout Global Aid Organization, which supports women and children in conflict zones. Her memoir, 'A House in the Sky,' became a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into multiple languages. Lindhout's story of resilience and forgiveness has inspired millions worldwide. more
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