15. Discuss in the (p. 292). How does this dream Amanda’s “house sky” help her maintain hope, and survive? 16. Of writing notes to Nigel, Amanda me to believe says “…writing helped it. It staked some claim on the truth (p. How does this idea relate to 226)”. decision to write a book about her experience? How does Amanda’s relationship with writing evolve over her time in captivity (see Amanda’s also p. 364)? 17. How did reading A House in the Sky change your understanding of the role fundamentalist religion can play in a war-torn society? How did it change your perception of Somalia? What surprised you most in your reading? House In The Sky By Amanda Lindhout [Lindhout's] tale, exquisitely told with her co-author, Sara Corbett…is much more than a gonzo adventure tale gone awry—it's a young woman's harrowing coming-of-age story and an extraordinary
15. Discuss Amanda’s “house in the sky” (p. 292). How does this dream help her maintain hope, and survive? 16. Of writing notes to Nigel, Amanda says “…writing helped me to believe it. It staked some claim on the truth (p. 226)”. How does this idea relate to Amanda’s decision to write a book about her experience? How does Amanda’s relationship with writing evolve over her time in captivity (see also p. 364)? 17. How did reading A House in the Sky change your understanding of the role fundamentalist religion can play in a war-torn society? How did it change your perception of Somalia? What surprised you most in your reading? House In The Sky By Amanda Lindhout [Lindhout's] tale, exquisitely told with her co-author, Sara Corbett…is much more than a gonzo adventure tale gone awry—it's a young woman's harrowing coming-of-age story and an extraordinary