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A review by krnlchrissy
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
5.0
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.