Meadbh
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"Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
The life story of Louie Zamperini who was a world class, Olympic runner who participated in the Berlin Olympics and then shortly thereafter joined WWII. He was in the air force and was shot down over the Pacific, spent many, many days at sea in a life raft, was captured by the Japanese and spent years in prison camps. Excellent story that leaves you marveling at the strength and resiliency of the human spirit. I understand it will be made into a movie in the near future.
Yes, I loved this book and IIRC I read it after seeing a recommendation earlier in this thread! Angelina Jolie is directing the movie. I think it is being shot in Australia or New Zealand.