The same men who are placing all these outrageous restrictions on women's freedoms in southern Somalia - that type of mentality - that's what I had to deal with in captivity.

It was a slow understanding that the lack of education in a country like Somalia creates these huge social problems.

I know firsthand how critical support systems are.

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

The entrepreneur rarely thinks in terms of what he or she wants, but dreams about results - always results and nothing but results - that can solve someone else's problem or contribute to making someone else's life better.

I had a good career. I've been very fortunate.

Actually, the books were never a planned career path.

I've accomplished everything I've ever wanted to in my career.