Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, Author of SeaBiscuit

[12345gobble]

wow! haha i need to youtube a book before i read them anymore... just got it from my library

[lhbrownstein]

Wonderful story and wonderfully written by Hillenbrand. I laughed and cried, the first time that has ever happened to me when reading a book.

[PatienceandTime]

This is one of the most incredible stories of determination and resiliency I have ever read. I highly recommend this triumphant book!

[PatriceFitz]

Astonishing book. Has to be read to be believed.

[rocky4976]

If Hollywood doesn't make this into a blockbuster movie it proves they are DEAD!

[GADFLY53]

I work with vets with PTSD & what a great example Louis is for them. I am appalled by the attitudes toward our modern-day vets though. They are accused of bilking the system & draining our economic resources. It has even been suggested twice that we require our vets pay for their own rehabilitation & med Tx.

Even a Judge proclaimed from the bench that she was concerned about the safety of those around PTSD sufferers, soldiers & not rape victims. No scientific evidence links PTSD & violence.

[babobabs]

Just finished this book on my Kindle and plan to buy the hard copy. One of the best books I have ever read. My eyes were opened about the treatment of WWII Veterans. I am hoping my 15 year old son will want to read this book as well. I highly suggest this book.

[cheeriosinabowl]

Wow, I am just finding out about this book now. If this book "Unbroken" is anywhere near as good as "Seabiscuit", I will be reading it for sure.

Laura did an excellent, EXCELLENT job on writing about Seabiscuit. An amazing writier, I hope she writes more books still !

[LivingForwardCoach]

I just finished reading this book- it is an amazing story and I am so glad it was told again and witnessed again. This is one to be remembered! Thank you Laura Hillenbrand for using your amazing talent to retell this story. Suzanne Ness

[Darienbeagle]

So compelling I couldn't put it down. I'm so happy that Laura Hillenbrand will be speaking at our library this spring.

[GTVAlfaMan]

I now live near Los Angeles, and I am amazed at all the Californians, Phillipinos and Chinese people who are driving Japanese cars here. They seem to have forgotten the war crimes committed upon their people during WW2, including torture, rape, starvation, medical experimentation, genocide, and others. The Japanese government, to this day, has not apologized for the atrocities their soldiers and leaders condoned and committed.

[gullianova]

@GTVAlfaMan Americans need to read more "unrevised" history. As they say if you don't read history your doomed to repeat the errors of the past. Bottom line is that GOD is in control and we need to wake up to that vital truth. He is the boss whom we should always praise and obey if we want to avoid more great wars like WWII.

[n3711l]

forgiveness, probably the hardest lesson in life to face

[Johnfern99]

I've been reading books all my life, and this is the best work of non-fiction I've every read. It is a truly spell binding story of the THE most extraordinary man who's story MUST be told and heard by everyone. How anyone could have cheated death over and over again, and also survive everything he had to endure just amazes me to no end. This is a book that has changed me forever.

[ktsaint]

Best book ever.  Louis Zamperini humbles all of us. WOW!

[BoBoyce]

Great book, must read.

[plap17]

Best non-fiction of 2010. No contest.

[tdeseyn]

I just finished this book last night and I am still thinking about this man's amazing story. I have read many WWII survival stories. This one tops them all. I cannot recommend this book enough.

[jrichard012]

I read a LOT of books, but this is the most inspirational ever. Truly a remarkable story of human perseverance. 

[dovesurfoz]

Ha rodderboy. My daughter bought me this book for Christmas. Couldn't put it down, read it in one day. Stunning! I can imagine a very teary movie. Well done Hillenbrand

[rodderboy]

This is an amazing story about a truly exceptional man. My wife bought me this book for Christmas this year (which we celebrated on the 18th) and I finished reading it on Christmas Day. I simply couldn't put it down — it was an incredible journey. I can't recommend it highly enough.

[hanapapa1186]

Reading the book now. What an amazing story! Makes one appreciate (an understatement) what our veterans have gone throught.

[jde1959]

Incredible story! This ought to be made into a movie because it will touch people's hearts and lift them up with divine inspiration. 

[theluckyjen5]

As a navy veteran who was on gooney bird island near marshall islands and I am

entralled watching the video about Louie. My island was a vacation compared to what happened to Louie. Norm