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Unbroken (Movie Tie-in Edition): A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand, Laura Hillenbrand
4.43 AVERAGE
4.45k reviews for:
Unbroken (Movie Tie-in Edition): A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand, Laura Hillenbrand
4.43 AVERAGE
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I fell in love with Hillenbrand's writing in Seabiscuit, but I found Unbroken to be even more impressive and captivating. This is the true story of Louie Zamperini, a spunky and mischievous boy in California who grows up to be an incredible track star. Louie competes in the 1936 Olympics and was predicted to become the first person to break the 4:00 mile. Then WWII emerges and Louie is called to direct his dedication and determination toward defending his country. When Zamperini's aircraft is shot down over the Pacific, he survives on a raft for 47 days on the ocean, where sharks are the least of his problems. He and his friend are ecstatic when they finally drift to land, only to be captured as POWs and forced to endure months of severe brutality and horrific abuse by the Japanese, who drain everyone ounce of humanity and life out of them. Miraculously, Zamperini perseveres and is at last reunited with his family. He lives through years of internal struggles and mental illness as a result of his war experiences, but comes to discover the power of a higher being as he reflects on these events and lives on to lead a full and meaningful life.
For a nonfiction work, this story reads like a thrilling novel. Hillenbrand clearly conducted detailed and comprehensive research in creating this book. It's a story about resilience, perseverance, and strength. It asks what it means to surrender and be a prisoner. It raises awareness of the shocking brutality that exists in the world, the events that occurred in the Japanese front during WWII, technological advancements regarding warfare, the power of hope, and the aftermath of the trauma of war. Most of all, this story touches on why some people may die, and what it takes to be Unbroken.
For a nonfiction work, this story reads like a thrilling novel. Hillenbrand clearly conducted detailed and comprehensive research in creating this book. It's a story about resilience, perseverance, and strength. It asks what it means to surrender and be a prisoner. It raises awareness of the shocking brutality that exists in the world, the events that occurred in the Japanese front during WWII, technological advancements regarding warfare, the power of hope, and the aftermath of the trauma of war. Most of all, this story touches on why some people may die, and what it takes to be Unbroken.
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<strong>Excellent and heartbreaking</strong>
I loved this book. It was heart wrenching and incredibly well written. I learned nothing about the battles in the pacific during world war 2. The story and pictures brought me a deep understanding of the suffering of a generation. The story also filled me with awe and appreciation for the men who fought in the ghastly war.
I loved this book. It was heart wrenching and incredibly well written. I learned nothing about the battles in the pacific during world war 2. The story and pictures brought me a deep understanding of the suffering of a generation. The story also filled me with awe and appreciation for the men who fought in the ghastly war.
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Graphic: War
Worth whatever you have to do to bed borrow or steal this book. Hillenbrand is a glorious writer, and this story of Zamperini and all of the POWs and soldiers of WWII is both horrifying and triumphant. I think that sounds cliche, but it is really true!
this is the story of Louis Zamperini who was a young Olympic athlete turned Japanese prisoner of war. Holy Shit. My jaw was dropped most of this audiobook. And I realized I couldn’t be eating while listen to it due to all of the shockingly gory details. Spoiler alert: he lived to be 97 years old!
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This book was even better than the movie. I really enjoyed how the book went deeper into what was happening during the war and the characters lives after the war. Highly recommend!
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Read for school, I think I prefer WW2 movies over books.
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