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How Do You Define Unbroken?

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Who has seen the movie Unbroken yet?   I think you should be very interested in both the book and the movie Unbroken by Laura Hillendbrand as well.   I loved this story!   I had the honor of listening to the audiobook which was narrated by Bill Herrmann.      The book covers the life and times of Louis (Louie) Zamperini.   We get the full story from birth to death of Louie.   His early life is split between New York City and Torrance California.   There was one person who made the biggest difference in Louie’s life is his brother Pete Zamperini.   He redirected Louie’s life through his involvement in athletics which carries him to the Olympics of 1936.     The majority of the book covers Louie’s time in the military and the Prisoner of War (POW) camps in Japan.   What would become of this man through his many experiences?   How would be find the resilience and love for life.   How does he become...