Theme Of Unbroken

Survival of the Fittest “As he grew into his uncommonly clever mind, mere feats of daring were no longer satisfying. In Torrance, a one-boy insurgency was born” (6). The non-fiction book, “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand is about the struggles and triumphs of Louie Zamperini. From his days as a rambunctious child to his time spent in the Air Force, Louie was always determined. Jane Ciabattari says, “Hillenbrand tells his story as a nearly continuous flow of suspense.” Hillenbrand brings a level of suspense that I have never seen before in a non-fiction book. She builds up tension that under normal circumstances in a different book with a different author would not be as suspenseful or even interesting to read about. “Unbroken” is a marvelous book that can offer inspiration to any person who reads it. Louie was an adventure seeking kid. “On one day, Louise discovered that Louie had impaled his leg on a bamboo beam; on another, she had to ask a neighbor…show more content…
Louie Zamperini was a great person, athlete, and war hero that nearly gave his life to his country. One thing that is pulled away from this book is that no matter the odds that are against you, a little bit of hope can go a long way.
Works Cited

Ciabattari, Jane. "Book Review: 'Unbroken' by Laura Hillenbrand." Los Angeles Times. 28 Nov. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2011.
Hillenbrand, Laura. Unbroken: a World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. New York: Random House, 2010. Print.
Hornfischer, James D. "Olympian Dreams, Homeric Suffering." The Wall Street Journal. 13 Nov. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2011.
Krist, Gary. "Laura Hillenbrand's "Unbroken," Reviewed by Gary Krist." Washington Post. 12 Nov. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2011.
Margolick, David. "Zamperini's War." Ney York Times. 19 Nov. 2010. Web. 15 Nov.