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Too long ; needs better editing. For example, the time spent on the raft is just too long and drawn out.
I have a very hard time believing some of the events: (view spoiler) The sharks’ behavior seems unbelievable too…. The crews on the airplanes were given fleece clothing when they left for their first air assignment. Did there ...more
I have a very hard time believing some of the events: (view spoiler) The sharks’ behavior seems unbelievable too…. The crews on the airplanes were given fleece clothing when they left for their first air assignment. Did there ...more
An amazing and well-told story. Yes, it is a testament to courage, and the ability to survive, but it is also a testament to how cruel and brutal human beings can be to each other. War is a terrible thing, and that made this a hard book to listen to at times.
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On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It wa ...more
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On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It wa ...more
This was a very difficult book to read. Louis Zamperini, an Olympic track athlete, drafted into the air force during the Second World War, goes down in the Pacific, captured by the Japanese and held in subhuman conditions by sadistic guards for more than two years. Although the author avoids maximizing the shock value of the horrors of this individual’s story, the brutality remained sickening. More disturbing is the reality that we continue to brutalize and degrade our enemies. The book is well
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A truly excellent story of survival and courage. Hillenbrand is a meticulous researcher, but the writer is not bogged down by minutiae. Instead, the narrative reads like an action/adventure tale interspersed with moments so violent that one wonders how any person could have survived. I brought in several passages to show my students an example of great narrative writing--they were transfixed as well. You'll stay up late finishing this one.
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4.5 stars. Wonderful, inspirational story. Especially liked that it's a true story that reads like historical fiction. Not only was the writing that good, but the story is unbelievable. How could anyone survive all these horrific events?
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The history was definitely 5 star, but the description of the suffering made it impossible for me to read more than 50 pages at a time. WWII Pacific armed forces are truly HEROS who must NEVER be forgotten! Their monument in DC is not nearly large enough!
This book was so enjoyable. Yes, it's non fiction, but it's written like a novel. You learn about the War in the Pacific through one soldier (who had a moderate amount of fame before the war) who becomes a P.O.W. It's engaging, it's shocking, but ultimately it's a tale of the human spirit as well as the depths of man's inhumanity to man. It's a tale of forgiveness... and now I sound like a promo for the film...
Whether you know a lot or a little about WWII, whether you like history or not, read t ...more
Whether you know a lot or a little about WWII, whether you like history or not, read t ...more
Could not put it down.
An instant classic. And instantly one of my all-time favorite books. Not only is the subject matter (Louie Zamperini's story) astounding, but the writing (Laura Hillenbrand's handiwork) is also excellent.
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I consider this a must-read. ...more
Jun 11, 2011
Suzanne
marked it as to-read
Jun 25, 2011
Stephanie
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Nancy
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Jul 22, 2012
Anna
marked it as to-read
