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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand
4.43 AVERAGE
4.54k reviews for:
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand
4.43 AVERAGE
Very good emotional connections and insight into the prisoners of war.
Fighting off the Sharks was definitely my favourite part
Fighting off the Sharks was definitely my favourite part
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
I felt a full range of emotions and got goosebumps a handful of times throughout. Fantastic read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
An absolutely remarkable book. Easily in my top-5 all-time. A masterpiece of storytelling like few others.
It has taken me far too long to get through this book, but this book was so worth it in every way.
Such a gripping, horrific yet beautiful story. I am just so thankful to Laura for putting in the tremendous research, time, & details that she did to write this & do it justice. She thanked so many people who helped in her endeavor and ended with a dedication to all those who served and were prisoners of war during WWII.
There were some parts of this book that were a bit slow to read and get through. There was also insanely gripping, terrifying, disgusting, heartbreaking, funny, & breathtaking parts also. This story was done so very well in my opinion and I think that everyone should read this book. We all need to know & be able to remember and reflect in the sacrifices that have been made for us to have the freedoms we have, and this book will punch you in the gut with what men went through for that purpose.
I especially loved the ending. The interweaving of redemption of Louis’ story, coming to Christ, the full circle and hearing a little of all he went on to do and how he became a changed man. Such an inspiring story & beautiful tale of God’s love and redemption. Not written in an overly religious way at all, but written as it happened for Louis. Really loved that she didn’t just leave that out , and I hope it will positively impact others who read this book.
Highly recommend. A wonderful job done by Laura Hillenbrand
Such a gripping, horrific yet beautiful story. I am just so thankful to Laura for putting in the tremendous research, time, & details that she did to write this & do it justice. She thanked so many people who helped in her endeavor and ended with a dedication to all those who served and were prisoners of war during WWII.
There were some parts of this book that were a bit slow to read and get through. There was also insanely gripping, terrifying, disgusting, heartbreaking, funny, & breathtaking parts also. This story was done so very well in my opinion and I think that everyone should read this book. We all need to know & be able to remember and reflect in the sacrifices that have been made for us to have the freedoms we have, and this book will punch you in the gut with what men went through for that purpose.
I especially loved the ending. The interweaving of redemption of Louis’ story, coming to Christ, the full circle and hearing a little of all he went on to do and how he became a changed man. Such an inspiring story & beautiful tale of God’s love and redemption. Not written in an overly religious way at all, but written as it happened for Louis. Really loved that she didn’t just leave that out , and I hope it will positively impact others who read this book.
Highly recommend. A wonderful job done by Laura Hillenbrand
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
This book started out slow, but got really good once Zamperini began running. The history of his childhood before that point went on a little too long for my taste.
Aside from that, the overall story was really amazing. I honestly can't belive it's non-fiction.
Aside from that, the overall story was really amazing. I honestly can't belive it's non-fiction.
Very good. I'm glad I read the book. Just watched the movie and it really didn't do it justice.
INCREDIBLE! This story is amazing. I couldn't put the book down. Louie Zamparini, Russell Allen Philips & all the POW's in this story are my hero's! This book really does show the, "Survival, resilience, and redemption" of our Veterans. Every American should read Unbroken!
Not only was this a great story, but the writing was SO. GOOD. Her descriptions were like watching a movie--but weren't showy or flowery. gah so good.