Unbroken: A World War II Story

Unbroken follows the remarkable life of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic athlete who became a World War II bomber pilot. After his plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean, Zamperini survives over a month at sea on a life raft, enduring starvation, dehydration, and shark attacks. He is eventually captured by the Japanese and held as a prisoner of war for over two years. Throughout his captivity, Zamperini faces extreme hardship but maintains his will to survive.

The book also explores his post-war struggles with PTSD, alcoholism, and his eventual redemption through faith and forgiveness. Hillenbrand’s compelling narrative highlights Zamperini’s incredible resilience and the power of the human spirit to endure and overcome.