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Unbroken (Movie Tie-in Edition): A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand, Laura Hillenbrand
4.44 AVERAGE
4.47k reviews for:
Unbroken (Movie Tie-in Edition): A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand, Laura Hillenbrand
4.44 AVERAGE
When I heard about this book I was really most interested in the "Story of Survival and Resilience" part. And I think initially I was a little disappointed in having to read so much about Zamperini's early life which I honestly did not find that interesting. However, after reading the sections about him being lost at sea and a POW in Japan I will admit that knowing about his early life was important to the overall story. I find myself generally interested in WWII stories, but I feel like I typically only hear about the European side of the war, and I really never knew much about the war in the Pacific.
The story was captivating and every time I put the book down I would feel compelled to re-tell what had happened to my husband because I found it so interesting. I am usually not a non-fiction reader, but this book was great in that it was both engaging and enlightening.
Edit: I decided to upgrade my rating from 4 stars to 5 stars. Distance has made the heart grow fonder. It has made me forget the initial really boring part and only remember the great parts of this book. I figure a book that really leaves an impression with me deserves 5 stars.
The story was captivating and every time I put the book down I would feel compelled to re-tell what had happened to my husband because I found it so interesting. I am usually not a non-fiction reader, but this book was great in that it was both engaging and enlightening.
Edit: I decided to upgrade my rating from 4 stars to 5 stars. Distance has made the heart grow fonder. It has made me forget the initial really boring part and only remember the great parts of this book. I figure a book that really leaves an impression with me deserves 5 stars.
Thanks to the Read Harder Challenge, I read this book. Although it was sad, it was also moving, and uplifting. I would listen to this book again - especially with my husband, who I know would also enjoy it.
Listened to the audio version of this amazing book, narrated wonderfully and feelingly by Edward Herrmann (Grandfather Gilmore from the Gilmore Girls).
I love, LOVE Laura Hillenbrand. She's overcome such obstacle (chronic fatigue syndrome) to write amazingly readable and compelling books. If she re-interpreted the phone book I would buy it and could practically guarantee a 5 star review.
Louis Zamperini, the subject of this book, has been through so much as a WWII airman and Japanese POW that his story is practically unbelievable. His strength of spirit shines through the book and his resilience is astonishing. I wish that there had been a little bit more about his forgiveness of his captors and about his life after his turning point. However, it may have been that the personality that helped Louie through such hardship was able to more easily redirect his anger and hatred than I believe mine would have in similar circumstances.
I love, LOVE Laura Hillenbrand. She's overcome such obstacle (chronic fatigue syndrome) to write amazingly readable and compelling books. If she re-interpreted the phone book I would buy it and could practically guarantee a 5 star review.
Louis Zamperini, the subject of this book, has been through so much as a WWII airman and Japanese POW that his story is practically unbelievable. His strength of spirit shines through the book and his resilience is astonishing. I wish that there had been a little bit more about his forgiveness of his captors and about his life after his turning point. However, it may have been that the personality that helped Louie through such hardship was able to more easily redirect his anger and hatred than I believe mine would have in similar circumstances.
Really enjoyed this book--all sorts of emotions. Looking forward to the movie!
I thought Louis life was very interesting, tragic, and inspirational. I did like some of the war details that the author included too. But I thought over all the book didn't have a good flow. At times it felt like an biography and other times a text book. There were also a lot of different 'characters' the book discussed and made it hard to keep track of them all.
Harrowing account of the POW's plight in Japan. This is an incredible story. Haunting yet inspiring, I know this story will stay with me for a long time.
Hillenbrand does an astounding job of representing the trials and experiences of Zamperini throughout the book. It is a true testament to the perseverance of the human spirit as well as a representation of the times from a military perspective.
Expected more from the author, but the story of remarkable perseverance deserves a high rating.
Hillenbrand confused me with the changing names. Example: referring to Watanabe or The Bird for most of it then all of a sudden using his first name. Also thought she could've given us some context for some of the names when the last time she mentioned one of the many people was like 3 chapters ago. Same with the camp locations.
Wasn't the keenest on her writing but again, the story can't be ruined.
Hillenbrand confused me with the changing names. Example: referring to Watanabe or The Bird for most of it then all of a sudden using his first name. Also thought she could've given us some context for some of the names when the last time she mentioned one of the many people was like 3 chapters ago. Same with the camp locations.
Wasn't the keenest on her writing but again, the story can't be ruined.
At first I had difficulty getting into this book as the technical aspects in the beginning were too much. Once I reached the part where he is on the open sea I couldn't put the book down.