Book Review: Unbroken

This book, Unbroken, came highly recommended to me by my sister-in-law, Jolynn. More often than not, I am found reading novels, but I am a sucker for World War II material. I have been fascinated by all things World War II-related since a very young age.

This book is excellent. It is a biography of a man named Louie Zamperini who was an Olympic runner, and was picked to be the first man to run a four-minute mile. He went into war and eventually was lost at sea when his plane crashed. After surviving 47 days at sea he was taken as a POW by the Japanese. He was resilient, optimistic and strong in the face of horrific challenges. Partway through the book, Louie comes in contact with a man who is bent on "breaking" him.

It is an amazing story of trials, hardships and suffering, overcoming hate and bitterness and learning to forgive. I loved this book and have spent a lot of time in recent days talking to different people about it and encouraging them to read it.

I am grateful for the men and women who serve our country and suffer unspeakable horrors to protect our freedoms. It is good to read and remember their stories to help us be grateful for all that we have.

I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it. If any of you have read it, I'd love to hear what you think.