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I bought this because I loved the first book by this author, Seabiscuit. Although the writing in this wasn’t quite as good (IMHO) as it was in Seabiscuit, Ms. Hillenbrand has again found a completely compelling true story to tell. Louie Zamperini was an Olympic class runner whose life was blessed with an amazing talent and a resilient spirit. His story of being shot down and adrift at sea for 47 days and then captured and tortured by the Japanese is at times almost unbelievable. I had to keep reminding myself that this was a true story.

The research is impeccable and the story is riveting.

Read it!

xxoo,

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  1. food for thought says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    i have had this on my kindle for too long, i know i need to just commit i have heard nothing but good~

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  2. EG Wow, Canada says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Sounds like a good read. 🙂

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  3. Donna Heber says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I think my husband would really like this book. He is into history. Thanks for the wonderful gift idea!

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  4. Judie McEwen says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    I will definitely put it on my list!

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  5. Raw Thoughts And Feelings says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Oh I got to get this to read! Sound intriguing!

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  6. Sandy says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    This book is going on my list to read.
    Although there are 4 ahead of it…
    Thanks for the heads up!
    Sandy

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  7. Pat says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    In complete agreement with you – an incredible read – my only mistake was often reading a few chapters right before bedtime – my sleep was often troubled and disturbed thinking about what this person went through.

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  8. Vicki says

    April 11, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    I lovelovelove true stories….so I’ll lovelovelove this:) Thanks!

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  9. Erika, Artful Rising says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I saw something in the news about this book–sounds like a riveting read. I cannot imagine what is was like to experience those years of torture.

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  10. Betty says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    It does sound like a good one!

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  11. Lori says

    April 11, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    I LOVED Seabiscuit so I will probably love this book. Thanks for the recommendation!

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  12. Teresa says

    April 11, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Wonderful review. Truth always seem to be more dramatic and unbelievable than fiction.

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  13. Mary, MI says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Worth a try to read this book. Thanks!

    Letter U

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  14. Barb says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    I have it on my Kindle – my husband also recommended it to me.

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  15. Dominique@Dominique's Desk says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    I haven’t read that book yet but it does sound interesting. Visiting from Alpha-Thursday.

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  16. Leovi says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Yes, thank you for your recommendation lMuchas, try to read it.

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  17. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    It sounds like an amazing book! I love reading non fiction books 🙂

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  18. VBR says

    April 12, 2012 at 4:20 am

    always great to get a review of a book by another ‘regular’ person, not a famous author or publisher blurbs. i will put this on my list of books to read.

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  19. Sue Anderson says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:49 am

    I’ve thought about reading this and then wondered if it would be more distressing to read such an account than I am bargaining for these days. Thanks for your take on it, because I am definitely drawn to the story.

    =)

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  20. JDaniel4's Mom says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:52 am

    This sounds like a wonderful book! I will have to add it to my reading list.

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  21. Anne says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I read this book! It took me 3 months! It was very griping and I had bought the book because my son is a runner and I thought it would be a good read! War is always so sad and the book was so depressing. But I thought it was wonderfully written and I was surprised that Mr. Zamperini is still living and still an inspirational speaker. Thanks for the great share!

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  22. Pondside says

    April 13, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I love a good recommendation – thank you!

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  23. Anita Schiller Terry says

    April 13, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    It does sound riveting. I’m behind in my blog reading, so I caught this and your pork post at the same time….oh, my…dinner looks amazing!

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  24. Maggie Mallard says

    April 14, 2012 at 12:37 am

    One of the best books I have read in a very long time. I like you had to keep reminding myself that this was a true story.
    Glad you did a review on it
    Hope all is well and you have a wonderful weekend
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  25. Jenny Matlock says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    This sounds Unbelievable…

    I really liked Seabicuit so perhaps I will give this one a try…

    Great post for the letter “U”!

    Thanks for linking.

    A+

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