Unbroken discussion

A true story and an outstanding read. It portrays the horrific conditions under which many American and Allied Prisoner's of War suffered at the hands of the Japaneese that should never be forgotten.

Yes, this book is good! It really opens your eyes to the atrocities of war.

Good to know. I've been wanting to read this book; really enjoyed Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit.

I was surprised by how much I loved this book. It is one of those "stay with you for a lifetime" books.

It is a well done book but, a tough read. There is no relief in the POW camp and it goes on for a long time. Still, it is an important book and I'm glad I read it. Can't say I loved it or that I would read it again.

A similar book on the subject of the Japanese in World War II is When Elephants Dance. The main story is focused on a family in the Philippians trying to survive the last days of the Japanese occuption. They do this by hiding and telling stories which help bring relief from the brutality that was going on.

PS Unbroken is not like Seabiscuit at all. I read it to because I loved Seabiscuit.

Oh I loved this book! I actually got to meet Louis Zamperini a couple of times - what a great guy. The book is so well written and I could hardly put it down.

SSSooooo good. Couldn't put it down.

How can one deny the greatness of this book?

I loved this book so much. Not the horror of it but the enduring human spirit. Louis is so inspiring and gives us hope for humanity. I have never met you Louis, but I love you. I wish I had a quarter of your courage in the face of such hopelessness.

This book really spoke to me, and spiked my interest in WWII. My Dad was in it, never talked about it, was rescued just before the fall of Correigidor. Now, I understand better why he never talked of it.

Victoria wrote: "I was surprised by how much I loved this book. It is one of those "stay with you for a lifetime" books."

I agree.

Karen wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I was surprised by how much I loved this book. It is one of those "stay with you for a lifetime" books."

I agree."

yes, it is humbling.

This is a great book that will make you appreciate the depth of human spirit.

This book is a humbling experience. It is truly amazing what the human spirit can endure.

Pandora wrote: "It is a well done book but, a tough read. There is no relief in the POW camp and it goes on for a long time. Still, it is an important book and I'm glad I read it. Can't say I loved it or that I..."

I agree with it being a tough read in terms of subject matter. Perhaps because my father is a WWII veteran, I had a hard time with the portion where he was in the camp and being tortured, physically and mentally. But it was key to understanding the theme of endurance and forgiveness.

My suggestion: do like I did and time your reading so that you don't have to go to bed when he's still in the camp. LOL I'm such a baby!