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I'm not sure what I could possibly say that hasn't already been said by countless people who have read and loved this book about a man , courageous beyond words , by an author who captures his heart and mind and the harshest realities of his imprisonment by the Japanese in WW II .
It's been a while since I read Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand but I was immediately reminded of what a good writer she is - how she can artfully tell a story which could otherwise be just a compilation of dates and ev ...more
It's been a while since I read Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand but I was immediately reminded of what a good writer she is - how she can artfully tell a story which could otherwise be just a compilation of dates and ev ...more
An extraordinary story of an extraordinary life. So hard to believe it is true and that one human could survive all of this and come out as a true survivor. I was so impressed with the historical facts that Hillenbrand brought to this book...and amazed at the cruelty of War, the part that is not often spoken about. This is a story full of heroes, not just Louie but the men he served with as well as their families. The title describes this perfectly...and the story took my breath away. My daily
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Louis Zmperini was an ornery child, causing mischief and trouble throughout town. Encouraged by his brother he takes up running and becomes a high school and college track star. He qualifies for the Olympics in Berlin. When the Americans became involved in WWII, Louis enlists in the Air Force. Louis's plane is shot down and he and two fellow airmen find themselves adrift in the Pacific ocean. When they finally reach land, it is in Japanese enemy territory and they are taken to a POW camp. The at
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This was an excellent book! Very developed main character and plot.
Wow! This is an amazing story of an Olympian and World War II veteran. I could not help but fall in love with Louie Zamperini - he has a spirit about him that people flock to like moths to light. This book shows why the WWII vets are known as the Greatest Generation.
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