An amazing story about an extraordinary man...I was told by family members that they couldn't put this book down -- and I couldn't either! Laura Hillenbrand's writing makes for a absorbing read, even though she has much uncomfortable subject matter to cover in Louis Zamperini's story. The experiences of our soldiers in the Pacific theater, World War II, were at times unbelievable. On a good day, they suffered...and then there are those, such as Mr. Zamperini, who endured unimaginable pain and psychological suffering in prison camps. How he overcomes the lingering pain and mental anguish is inspiring.
As well, the capability of men to degrade and torture is appalling...I'll say no more. Some of it requires some contemplation of the difference in cultural values. Liberty -- the freedom for each person to pursue their own goals and purposes reap many more benefits than we realize. We indeed take them for granted.
If you haven't read this yet, be sure to put it on your reading list. It is amazing, inspiring, a story that we should know.
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