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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
by Laura Hillenbrand
Oh my God! What an incredible story. Reading this book was like riding a roller coaster or watching a nail-biter football game. It kept me on the edge of my seat alternating from gasping in disbelief to letting out a sigh of relief. I can't imagine how I would fare if faced with the trials that Louis Zamperini faced. I am sure I would not have survived.
When we think of WW11, we mostly think of the Germans and the atrocities of Hitler. History has glossed over the atrocities of the Japanese. After reading this book, I remain committed to my feelings against torture of prisoners. I don't like hearing the excuse "it's war." The things the Japanese did to our captured soldiers is unthinkable, unforgivable (even though we did.) The things we also do to those we hold captive is unthinkable, unforgivable.
Louis Zamperini is an amazing human. His ability to survive and forgive is something we should all strive to do. Life has not thrown even an ounce of tragedy towards me compared to what was thrown to Louis. If he can survive, so can I. No one has treated me badly compared to how they treated Louis. If he can forgive, so can I.
This book was so well-written. I was pulled into the story of Louis and Phil. I ached for them and laughed with them. Yes, the story was one that needed to be told, but Ms. Hillenbrand brought it to life.
When we think of WW11, we mostly think of the Germans and the atrocities of Hitler. History has glossed over the atrocities of the Japanese. After reading this book, I remain committed to my feelings against torture of prisoners. I don't like hearing the excuse "it's war." The things the Japanese did to our captured soldiers is unthinkable, unforgivable (even though we did.) The things we also do to those we hold captive is unthinkable, unforgivable.
Louis Zamperini is an amazing human. His ability to survive and forgive is something we should all strive to do. Life has not thrown even an ounce of tragedy towards me compared to what was thrown to Louis. If he can survive, so can I. No one has treated me badly compared to how they treated Louis. If he can forgive, so can I.
This book was so well-written. I was pulled into the story of Louis and Phil. I ached for them and laughed with them. Yes, the story was one that needed to be told, but Ms. Hillenbrand brought it to life.