A House in the Sky

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by Amanda Lindhout (Goodreads Author)

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Tracy There's a section on page 292 when Amanda is recalling different memories from the past as a way to find some sense of peace and happiness to hold ont…moreThere's a section on page 292 when Amanda is recalling different memories from the past as a way to find some sense of peace and happiness to hold onto. She starts thinking about her family and friends then states, "Inside the house in the sky, all the people I loved sat down for a big holiday meal. I was safe and protected. It was where the voices that normally tore through my head expressing fear and wishing for death went silent, until there was only one left speaking. It was a calmer, stronger voice, one that to me felt divine."
After coming across those sentences, it made me think that "the house in the sky" is her idea of a safe haven compared to the various houses she has been held hostage in for those 15 months (the tacky house, the electric house). At least that's my interpretation for it :)(less)
M.E. The writers handle the violence tactfully and maturely, without being either inappropriate or gratuitous.
Melissa ..uh.. yeah. because it's a memoir. it was what happened to her, and how she felt about it and dealt with it. Memoirs deal with emotion.
if it was fic…more
..uh.. yeah. because it's a memoir. it was what happened to her, and how she felt about it and dealt with it. Memoirs deal with emotion.
if it was fiction i'm sure it would be written a different way.
I don't see how this is a question, more of your review.(less)
Linda I did not know about this book. Now that I do, I think it may be interesting to hear Nigel's point of view.…moreI did not know about this book. Now that I do, I think it may be interesting to hear Nigel's point of view.(less)
Jessica Young You can check out his book, written with his sisters on the subject: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... Though it seems to not have very good re…moreYou can check out his book, written with his sisters on the subject: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... Though it seems to not have very good reviews.
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