The author's book "Seabiscuit" was a sensation and a successful film. This is her most recent contribution, and a quite worthy one. It is the story of Louie Zamperini, an Olympic runner, turned WW II flyer, then castaway, then Japanese POW, then hero, drunkard, and back to hero and inspirer. This is a book that should be read. It frames history in such a tangible way. Interestingly, as I was reading about the Japanese "Rape of Nanking" a horrific, inhuman, disgusting chapter in human history, the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. I was torn between disgust for the Japanese of the 1940's and heartache for the Japanese of today.
Zamperini's story is of such value and resilience. A lesson for us all, young and old, in determination, self, and strength. Highly recommended. Highly.
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