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Unbroken

By: Laura Hillenbrand
Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
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The incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, now a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie.

THE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

In 1943 a bomber crashes into the Pacific Ocean. Against all odds, one young lieutenant survives. Louise Zamperini had already transformed himself from child delinquent to prodigious athlete, running in the Berlin Olympics. Now he must embark on one of the Second World War’s most extraordinary odysseys. Zamperini faces thousands of miles of open ocean on a failing raft. Beyond like only greater trials, in Japan’s prisoner-of-war camps.

Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini’s destiny, whether triumph or tragedy, depends on the strength of his will …

Now a major motion picture, directed by Angelina Jolie and starring Jack O’ Connell.

©2011 Laura Hillenbrand (P)2010 Random House LLC
Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Historical Japan Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking Prisoners of War

Critic Reviews

‘The pages almost turn themselves. His tale is remarkable and his resilience inspiring.’ Ben Macintyre

‘An instant classic’ Mail on Sunday

‘One of the most remarkable survival tales ever recorded. Do yourself a favour and by the book’ Vanity Fair

‘”Unbroken” is an extraordinarily compelling read, a match for any thriller…a remarkable book.’ Evening Standard

‘More gripping than fiction’ Sunday Telegraph

‘Staggering … mesmerising … Hillenbrand’s writing is so ferociously cinematic, the events she describes so incredible, you don’t dare take your eyes off the page’ People

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couldn't stop listening

loved it. an amazing story.

couldn't stop listening. very entertaining storey of survival, resilience and heroics with a lot of luck (and unluckyness).

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Human Endeavour

This is an outstanding story of true human endeavour in terms of what a person is capable of surviving and what that does to them as a result as well as the horrible truth of what we as humans are capable of doing to other humans.

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best tale I have heard to date

tho my library is still growing, of the 30 book I have now this is my favorite

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Absolutely brilliant

A gripping and compelling book. Absolutely brilliantly written, and we'll worth a read or listen.

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Amazing story of overcoming despite circumstances

I normally read business type books, but I'd heard about this story. It didn't disappoint as I enjoyed it getting through hours at a time while traveling.

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Unbelievable

Really well written and performed. Is also a jaw gaping story.
His will to keep going and resourcefulness isnext level and gives you a whole new persepctive.

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great read

Great story. Gripping and affecting. Could hardly stop listening! Many interesting historical facts included too.

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Amazing and Intriguing read 😊

I was unaware of this book was put on to it when I was listening to Serial podcasts.
Loved listening to it in the car, at home when cooking and just relaxing. My children loved the story and always asked when I they were going to listen to this story. This story educated my family on the War and gave me a greater understanding to why my Grandparents were the people they were.
Would suggest this book to everyone of all ages

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Incredibly powerful and moving

Unbroken, the incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, is powerful and moving. Loui's life, his resilience, strength, character, and ultimately his salvation and forgiveness of his captors show God's faithfulness and intervention in the hardest of situations. Captivatingly written by Laura Hillenbrand, I felt like I was living the story, it transported me. Edward Herrmann narrates it with so much life, feeling, and emotion, you almost feel what Louis was feeling. Highly recommended, I've been telling everyone about this book.

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love it

I loved every bit of it... didn't want to stop listening. Great story, and great narrator.

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