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On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling
… More »On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War. The lieutenant's name was Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he'd been a cunning and incorrigible delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and fleeing his home to ride the rails. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics and within sight of the four-minute mile. But when war had come, the athlete had become an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a foundering raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and hum∨ brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will. In her long-awaited new book, Laura Hillenbrand writes with the same rich and vivid narrative voice she displayed in Seabiscuit . Telling an unforgettable story of a man's journey into extremity, Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit. From the Hardcover edition.
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Add a CommentLouie Zamperini’s story of survival at sea, 2-year POW capture and regaining his life after WWII. Compelling – I read it in a week! Must read Seabiscuit, this author is amazing!
A must read! I don't ususally enjoy this type of book however I couldn't put this one down. I had to buy it to share with others.
Normally I consider WWII nonfiction to be the domain of people like my midwestern father-in-law, and I don't feel drawn towards it (well, except for the huge number of Holocaust memoirs I devoured when I was a teenager, but I've read enough of those for a lifetime). So I started reading this book in spite of the subject, but got pulled in pretty quickly. The characters are very well-developed and after a slightly slow start, the narrative becomes a compelling adventure and survival story. The main character, Louis Zamperini, was an Olympic runner who joined the airforce. After his plane crashes in the Pacific ocean, he must struggle to survive on a raft and then when he finally comes ashore faces even worse horrors as a POW. The war story is set in the Pacific Islands as well as a POW camp in Japan – WWII settings that were less familiar to me than the European front. There are lots of disturbing elements in this book including starvation and torture. Even after the war’s end, there are still plenty of hard times as Louis battles alcoholism. However, as the book’s subtitle indicates, it is ultimately a story of resilience and redemption.
Just want to add to all the other wonderful comments. One of the best books I have ever read. And Laura Hillenbrand is one of the best, most-detailed, writers I've ever come across. "Unbroken" is a must-read. So is her previous book "Seabisquit."
A book that shows the enduring spirit of man. Before he even went off to war,Louis Zamperini had accomplished more than 99% of the people who ever lived on this planet. Then his ordeals during the war would fill at least 4 more lives worth of experiences. I could not put this one down.
Very well written ...a definate page turner! You know it's good when all you want to do is read it while you're camping!!
Incredibly written! I would highly recommend this book regardless if you're a 'war buff' or not... it's written in a way that makes it impossible to put down. Louis Zamperini is a name I'll remember for the rest of my life. Many thanks to Laura for allowing me (and many others) a glimpse into what was the life of Louis Zamperini and the trials and tribulations that faced the Pacific POW's in camps across Japan.
What an incredible story about Louis Zamperini, Olympic athlete, WWII and POW survivor. I have told Louis' story to any one willing to listen and recommended the book to family and friends. You can see Louis Zamperini interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning on uTube. Apparently, like the another of the author Laura Hillenbrand's books 'Seabiscuit', Unbroken is going to be made into a movie. Highly recommended!
opted for filming, director to be Angelina Jolie
Thoroughly enjoyed this book.Hard to put down.