Unbroken
A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
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Unbroken
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Narrated by:
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Edward Herrmann
Summary
“Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Hillenbrand’s writing is so ferociously cinematic, the events she describes so incredible, you don’t dare take your eyes off the page.”—People
TIME’S TOP NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR • WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE
In boyhood, Louis Zamperini was an incorrigible delinquent. As a teenager, he channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that carried him to the Berlin Olympics. Then with the start of World War II, the athlete became an airman. When his Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean, against all odds, Zamperini survived. Ahead of him 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 humor; brutality with rebellion.
Yet Zamperini’s willpower faced its ultimate test upon his heroic return home after the war. He grappled with PTSD, struggled to come to terms with the injustices done to him, and was set on the path of redemption by a momentous encounter with famed reverend Billy Graham.
An unforgettable story of a man’s journey into extremity, Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit.
Would you listen to Unbroken again? Why?
No, but I would be interested in listening to his own accountWhat was one of the most memorable moments of Unbroken?
Too many to mention without giving it awayWhat about Edward Herrmann’s performance did you like?
Well paced, well read throughoutIf you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Survival with courage and dignityAny additional comments?
Listen to this story!Stunning spirit
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Haunting brilliance
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What did you like most about Unbroken?
An extremely interesting, involving and touching story. No doubt, one of the best I’ve heard!It's a definitely must-read book
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