72 Quotes by Amanda Lindhout

I don't only long for the thrill of being in the middle of a war, I must understand it; I must make other people understand.

I have watched lives change. I have seen women gain confidence.

I never felt an obligation to say every single terrible thing that happened to me.

I would like to especially acknowledge my home community of Calgary, and the people of central Alberta who made my dream of freedom a reality.

Sometimes it's nice for people not to know anything about me.

The countries with the greatest problems have the kindest people.

My captors were definitely aware that what they were doing was wrong. It came out in small ways - occasionally through a show of guilt or compassion. One of the boys bought me a gift. Another used to sneak me acetaminophen tablets.

I'm afraid of elevators, because they are an enclosed space, but I get in.

It was a slow understanding that my kidnappers really are a product of their environment.