I don't think I'm unusual in that, in my 20s, like many people, I felt invincible. Amanda Lindhout 20sfeltinvincible Change image and share on social
I went through an extremely trying ordeal, but I never forgot the world outside was a beautiful place. Amanda Lindhout beautifulextremelyforget Change image and share on social
What happened to me in Somalia doesn't define me. Amanda Lindhout definehappensomalia Change image and share on social
I must thank my good friend Nigel Brennan. His strength of character in the midst of extreme hardship inspired me during the darkest days. Despite our separation, he always managed to find small ways to remind me that there are gentlemen in the world, even when I was surrounded by just the opposite. Amanda Lindhout brennancharacterdark share on social
Christmas was the one time of year when my brothers surfaced at home, when my parents and grandparents congregated to eat my mother's roast turkey. Amanda Lindhout brotherchristmascongregate Change image and share on social
Because travel has always been such a vital part of myself and so essential to who I am, I have made the decision to continue to put myself back out into the world. And that's not an easy decision to make. Amanda Lindhout backcontinuedecision share on social
Going into Somalia, I didn't anticipate how many people's lives would be affected by it. In hindsight, I certainly wish I had taken more time to think about that, but I can't change it. Amanda Lindhout affectanticipatechange Change image and share on social
My faith in human decency was sorely tested at times during my captivity; however, after my release, I am humbly reminded that mankind is inherently good by the tremendous efforts and support of fellow Canadians. Amanda Lindhout canadiancaptivitydecency share on social
The greatest gift you have been given is the gift of your imagination - what do you dream of wanting to do? Amanda Lindhout dreamgiftgreat 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