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Louis Zamperini, an Olympic distance runner, served as a bombardier in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In 1943 his plane crashed into the Pacific, and he survived 47 days drifting on a life raft before being captured by the Japanese and enduring brutal conditions as a prisoner of war. The book traces his transformation from an athletic hero to a resilient survivor, highlighting the extreme physical and psychological trials he faced and his eventual redemption. Educated readers to respect the courage and perseverance of those who endured wartime hardships.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Laura Hillenbrand
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