Erzählt wird die Geschichte des Louis Zamperini, der 1936 als Läufer bei der Olympiade für Amerika an den Start gegangen ist, 7 Jahre später gegen die Japaner kämpft, nach einem Flugzeugabsturz wochenlang schiffbrüchig auf dem Pazifik dümpelt und schlußendlich in japanischer Kriegsgefangenschaft lan...
I found Unbroken to largely be a hyperbolic and sensationalized rendering of a true story. Yes, I believe there is truth lurking among the pages but ultimately it was a poorly written fish tale. I mean no disrespect to Louis Zamperini (he passed away just as I finished the book) or the other men det...
In a word, FANTASTIC! I had never heard of Louis Zempirini and his 1936 Olympics. Laura Hillenbrand brings his story to life from his early years of trouble to his brother working with him running to keep him out of trouble. Louis is an extraordinary runner, breaking many records. He has a chanc...
What an intense book! It was not possible for me to read it straight hours, because there were parts where I had to stop for a moment and do something else, so my mood would not get gloomy. As the title of the book suggest, it is a story about the WWII, about survival, forgiveness, dignity, violence...
After reading some reviews here, I expected a page-turner book that would keep me up at night. My expectations could not have been more wrong: instead of a thrilling story, I found a sort of history lesson, well documented, mildly interesting and informative, but also quite dull.It's amazing that a ...
This was an amazing story of a WWII airman who survived his bomber wrecking in the Pacific, drifting in a tiny raft for over a month, internment in several Japanese POW camps, and the stress, depression, and anxiety in the aftermath of the war. It gave me a new connection with that history and the W...
My crazy friend, Cindy, thought this was one of the best books ever, or something like that. I thought it was deadly. I gave up on it. Perhaps giving it a single * is a bit harsh. The book isn't absolute trash, just deadly dreck. I can read through almost anything, but this wasn't worth it. It's so ...
4 starsMay/June 2013 selection for the Stranger Than Fiction book discussion group sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library. For the rest of my review and notes from the discussion held in late June, please visit this article at my blog: http://bit.ly/19KrehS
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