This non-fiction story follows the life of young runner and WWII Veteran Louis Zamperini. He begins his life as a mischievous boy with a record of stealing and cheating. One large advantage he has however, is his speed. Whenever he is caught, all he does is run. This skill is one that will help him forever; he becomes a runner. From there his career lifts off, all the way to the Olympics, but just as he gets a taste of victory, he is cast off to the army, where he must start all over again. And even there, as he begins to feel the glory, his plane goes down and he must learn how to survive, deep in Japanese POW camps. This story taught me how to persevere and how to know what is most important in life.
I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a slightly challenging read that not only entertains, but teaches an extremely valuable lesson. Laura Hillenbrand does a wonderful job of immersing the reader into Louie’s life and making them feel part of the story.
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