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Everyone should read this book. My grandfather served in WWII on the European front and he would never speak about his experiences. This book is not his story, but it is ONE of the many important stories that we should not lose. I feel like the author did a fantastic job of explaining the culture and mindset of my grandparent's generation, and it was a blessing to read. Soon there will not be many of these first-hand accounts left and this is an excellent, high-quality, and easy-to-read part of
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This story about Louie Zamperini is unbelievable. No man or woman should have that many of his or her years stolen by something so destructive. While I find Louie's story of fortitude and faith inspiring, I also feel heartbroken by his struggles. We should only choose war after exhausting all of our other options. It should be a last resort. And, by God, we should have better support for our veterans and their families. That's my takeaway anyway.
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A very, very powerful story!!
I am simply one of the countless readers who feel all the richer for having read this book. “Unbroken” is a compelling, extraordinary account of endurance, courage, and tenacity that transcends the realms of imagination. Whether you are a fan of non-fiction and survival stories or not, this book is a must-read. Besides the dire, unspeakable, conditions that Louie Zamperini and thousand others had to suffer, it is the men’s sheer will to survive and their resourcefulness in the face of starvation
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This one was one of the best books I've read in a long time. I always get annoyed when the author seems to be congratulating the main character the whole time, but Louie Zamperini deserves to be congratulated. I felt like I was learning about my grandfather and his experience in the war as I was reading and I couldn't put it down.
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Wow. Amazing the inner strength people have; the author did a great job telling the story. Reading this, I wonder how I can ever complain about the trivial things in life.
This is a great book that really opened my eyes to WWII. It amazing what humans can endure and overcome.
Aug 08, 2011
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