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Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand chronicles the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who becomes a World War II bombardier. After his plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean, he faces unimaginable hardships, including survival at sea and captivity as a prisoner of war. It's a gripping tale of resilience and the unbreakable spirit of a man determined to endure against all odds.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by gripping tales of real-life heroism and endurance. It explores the incredible journey of an Olympic athlete turned World War II bombardier who survives a crash, then faces harrowing trials as a prisoner of war. This compelling narrative of resilience and the power of the human spirit blends history and adventure, making it a fascinating read for those interested in true stories from history.

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Unbroken

The incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, now a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie.

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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. Louis 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 lie 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.

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Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand is widely praised for its gripping narrative and historical depth. Reviewers highlight its remarkable storytelling, noting the book's compelling and cinematic style that captivates readers as much as any thriller. The story is celebrated as a classic and one of the most extraordinary tales of survival, with a narrative that many find more engrossing than fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007580576

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 December 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Edition: Film tie-in edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Laura Hillenbrand is a contributing writer/editor to β€˜Equus’ magazine among many other journals. Her article on Seabiscuit won the Eclipse Award for Magazine Writing; she served as a consultant on the Universal film of this book, released in 2003. She lives in Washington DC.

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