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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
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My friend Jess wrote:
"Stop what you are doing and read it right now. I'm being serious.... Not only is it an amazing story of courage and bravery it is profoundly religious. It leaves you wanting more."
Well so I did, Jessica! I totally want to say the same to the rest of you.
I loved this book- even the early chapters about Louie's life- I thought it was fascinating. I also became a bit obsessed (because of this book) with aspects of WWII, and with "The Greatest Generation." Warning- the times when Louie is a POW in Japan are really brutal, and sensitive readers like my mom should either skip them or skim them...
I was astounded by the amount of research done by the author. I read the entire appendix and can never imagine taking on a project like this! Really admirable.
I loved Louie- what a great man! As a runner, I loved learning about Louie's amazing running carrer. I loved his brother Pete. I thought hearing about his B-24 Air Corps group was fascinating, and his 47 days on a raft with minimal provisions and 2 other men was incredible! I told everyone about it. It's quite the story. Then his POW days were LONG and dark and unbelievably horrible. I felt anger at the Japanese guards and wanted revenge! Anyway, I won't say anymore about the ending, but - go read it!
"Stop what you are doing and read it right now. I'm being serious.... Not only is it an amazing story of courage and bravery it is profoundly religious. It leaves you wanting more."
Well so I did, Jessica! I totally want to say the same to the rest of you.
I loved this book- even the early chapters about Louie's life- I thought it was fascinating. I also became a bit obsessed (because of this book) with aspects of WWII, and with "The Greatest Generation." Warning- the times when Louie is a POW in Japan are really brutal, and sensitive readers like my mom should either skip them or skim them...
I was astounded by the amount of research done by the author. I read the entire appendix and can never imagine taking on a project like this! Really admirable.
I loved Louie- what a great man! As a runner, I loved learning about Louie's amazing running carrer. I loved his brother Pete. I thought hearing about his B-24 Air Corps group was fascinating, and his 47 days on a raft with minimal provisions and 2 other men was incredible! I told everyone about it. It's quite the story. Then his POW days were LONG and dark and unbelievably horrible. I felt anger at the Japanese guards and wanted revenge! Anyway, I won't say anymore about the ending, but - go read it!
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July 17, 2011
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December 12, 2011
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December 28, 2011
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Ha ha, ok, I'm excited. Jeanette, we don't know each other in real life, correct?
Kristin wrote: "Jeanette, we don't know each other in real life, correct?"Hmmm...not that I know of. Interesting, you are the second person in recent weeks to ask me that here on GR. I'm almost old enough to be your mom, and I haven't been to Utah since 1994, so I don't know where I'd have ever met you.
Oooo thanks!! Thanks so much for turning me on to it. I LOVED it. I tell EVERYONE to read it.
Nice job spreading the word. This one was worth the effort, I thought!
I deleted your comment on my review, so people know I really mean what I say. I'm just getting back to GR after a few days away, so I've got some catching up to do. When I get some time, I'll pm you about the other comments. :-)