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Mr. Zamperini, Unbroken Still
Like most, I had no knowledge of Mr. Zamperini prior to the novel, "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand.
A most remarkable book about an incredible journey. I have read the book many times. RIP, Sir. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/04/arts/louis-zamperini-olympian-war-survivor-unbroken-dies.html?_r=1
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Mr. Zamperini, Unbroken Still
I have not read the book. RIP Mr Zamperini. I do know a little of his story.
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RIP to a warrior and hero.......
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Remarkable book, even more remarkable man
RIP Mr. Zamperini
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RIP. I've been meaning to read the book one of these days. Flown a few times in and out of Zamperini field (KTOA)
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The sh&t he endured, the strength of his character, the humbleness of his being.
Perhaps we, as a society worship the wrong people. Athletes are not courageous nor heroic, they just play a game. People that serve are the TRUE heroes. Matt
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Amen Matt....well said.
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Louis' older brother Pete was my high school baseball coach in the 60s. Louis would occasionally come by the school to hang out with Pete. It was over a couple years before I knew what Louis had done and mostly it was about being in the Olympics. When I was a senior I would hear that Louis was in the gym talking and I would sneak out of class to go listen to his incredible stories.
One of the Greatest of the Greatest Generation! RIP......Louis and Pete 
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They don't call them the Greatest Generation for nothing. RIP, Mr. Zamperini.
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Unbroken was a great book about a truly outstanding American. Inspirational seems too small a word.
A film version of the book is now being edited. I hope, but am not confident, it does his story justice. To quote the inimitable Wayne Campbell, "We're not worthy"... 1936 as freshman at USC, prior to running in Olympics at Berlin:  Lockheed, 1940:  Home, 1945, with fellow Japanese POW Fred Garrett:  Lifelong marriage, 1946:  2014:  Rest in Peace, and thank you Louis. |
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One of my Top 5 Favorite books
Mr. Zamperini A true American Hero They Don't make them like that anymore. A lost to the country and mankind.
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I'm lucky that I have a job that I can listen to audio books all day. I think I've "read" Unbroken about 3 times now. The first time around, I noticed I was stunned, and not working, while listening to some of the things he endured, and overcame. The thing I came away with, was that I have NOTHING to ***** about. Ever. Mr. Zamperini, may you Rest In Peace, and know that you are truly an inspiration in my life.
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Thanks all for reccomending this book. I'm half way through the audiobook. Amazing story and very well researched and written.
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On my to read list.
Movie coming this summer?
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