69 pages • 2 hours read
Amanda Lindhout, Sara CorbettA House in the Sky
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett recounts Lindhout’s 460-day captivity in Somalia as a Canadian journalist, exploring her mental resilience and hope, and her creation of an inner sanctuary called "a house in the sky." The memoir also delves into the geopolitical complexities of Somalia, emphasizing the impact of civil war and militant groups. The book includes detailed depictions of physical and sexual violence, psychological abuse, and extreme hardship.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett is a compelling memoir praised for its vivid storytelling and emotional depth. Readers highlight Lindhout's resilience and the captivating narrative. Some criticize the graphic descriptions of violence as overly intense. Overall, it's a powerful and inspiring account of survival and human spirit.
Who Should Read A House in the Sky?
Readers captivated by intense survival stories and raw personal narratives such as Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer or Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand will find A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett compelling. It is ideal for those who appreciate memoirs revealing resilience and the human spirit against formidable odds.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Journalism
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Inspirational
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger