Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is one of the most fascinating biography books; I have ever read. Written like a fiction novel, it relates the story of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic Track star who survives World War II as a hero.
Zamperini possesses a unique spirit and grit that allows him to survive his plane being shot down over the Pacific, 47 days adrift on a raft with two companions, and the internment in notorious Japanese POW camps. His quick mind and nimble body suffer untold horrors throughout his ordeals. Especially when Louie meets up with an evil Japanese jailor named “The Bird”.
Hillenbrand, the author, has extensively researched and interviewed Zamperini’s life. The book includes many photos, that have been saved by the Zamperini family and many illustrious stories of Louie. Laura Hillenbrand interviewed Louie 75 times and retells his life in a positive and descriptive story-like fashion.
You do not need to be a World War II buff to enjoy this amazing story of heroism, America, and survival. Read this book today!
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I read this book and was captivated. It is excruciating in detail, but ultimately redempitve.
You are correct that it is very detailed. Sometimes, it is hard to read the horrors that people inflict on one another. Thanks for commenting! Come back soon. 🙂
You’re welcome! And I’m happy to visit again soon–you have a very eclectic site!