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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand
4.43 AVERAGE
4.53k reviews for:
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand
4.43 AVERAGE
Really enjoyed the book. So much determination, grit and strength in one man. Wow!
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Absolutely, unbelievably, an amazing, fascinating, true story of a hero. People throw that word around all the time now with veterans, and, I'm sorry, but it's overused. This guy, Lt. Louis Zamperini, is a miracle. Listening to this book came at the right time for me--my life is a walk in the park when compared to this guy!
Louis was a miler--the best in the world in the early 1930's, and, like many Olympians, he served in the military during World War II. I really can't give away too many details (read the book!), but the fact that he survived is amazing. His story, his perseverance, his persistence, and, later, his faith, is quite the uplifting story. It's not sappy, but Hillenbrand is such a good storyteller that you can't help but feel for Louis and his friends. Read. This. Book!
Louis was a miler--the best in the world in the early 1930's, and, like many Olympians, he served in the military during World War II. I really can't give away too many details (read the book!), but the fact that he survived is amazing. His story, his perseverance, his persistence, and, later, his faith, is quite the uplifting story. It's not sappy, but Hillenbrand is such a good storyteller that you can't help but feel for Louis and his friends. Read. This. Book!
When I first started this audiobook I didn't realize it was non-fiction. I thought it was more historical fiction. I was surprised to find out that Louis Zamperini was a real person. And what a person he was! It is unimaginable the atrocities he withstood.
I am very proud of my own father's service in World War II in the 202nd Field Artillery. After listening to Louis Zamperini's story, I am grateful for two things: 1. that my father was never a POW and 2. that he served in Europe and not in the Pacific.
I am very proud of my own father's service in World War II in the 202nd Field Artillery. After listening to Louis Zamperini's story, I am grateful for two things: 1. that my father was never a POW and 2. that he served in Europe and not in the Pacific.
Great read. Normally, I'm not too big on biographies, but this kept me engaged the entire time. I will say that there were times when I had to quit reading for a bit because it was Louie's experiences were too much for me to handle. I'd definitely recommend this! Next up is to see the movie :)
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The History lesson, the personal experience, the STRENGTH of this man- AMAZING!