Unabridged Audiobook
This unbelievable story is the best book I've read since Coming Out of the Ice. Fiction cannot hold a candle to truth! My day was totally made when I discovered a recent interview on Jay Leno with Louis Zamperini, now 95. An amazing man, a hard to digest but ultimately inspirational read!!
An amazing story of perserverance, courage and faith. Hillenbrand is an exceptional writer whose novels show the vulnerabilities of men and the courage needed to overcome them.
Great book! Definitely worth reading if you like historical books!
Amazing book. Start to finish.
Wonderful book recommend anyone to read. Tells about courage and historical events.
very good book sure I will play it again & again over the years
The book was exhilarating but the narrator was a little slow.
I couldn't get through this book. I tried on a few occasions but I was worried I would fall asleep while driving. The story itself if quite interesting but the writing drags on.
An awesome and unbelievably great read! I couldn’t stop listening to it! Edward Hermann is a perfect narrator!
This may be the best book I have listened to on Audio Books. The details and the narrator were fantastic.
I’ve recently had eye surgery, so I chose to try audio books. I’m thoroughly impressed with both the format and the book. I thought this would last me about three weeks. I finished listening to it in five days. Amazing story!
Bored me, not into unbelievable feelgood stories I guess or classic Americana
Louie Zamperini has been a personal hero of mine after reading this book. The book itself was wonderfully written, the story one of the most inspiring things I've heard.
An amazing book! An amazing story! I could hardly quit listening to it.
Words can't describe this. It was an absolutely amazing book. It was not what I was expecting at all.
This is great story of how a war veteran suffered and went through many hardships. I really enjoyed the ending.
Great story, well told. Full of wonderful narrative and enlightening historical detail.
Honestly I was bored for most of the book. It was a straightforward story and nothing was bad about it but I didn't feel captivated by the story. I can see why many people will love this story, especially history buffs but for someone who isn't familiar with Louie Zamperini I felt this read much like an autobiography that was dragged out.
What a great listen!!! Definitely pasted the time on my daily drive. The narration was excellent!!! Dave
Incredibly good. I have been scouring the Internet for all things Zamperini since experiencing this book. I agree with another reviewer's comment that you will sit in the driveway to listen to more-it is that amazing. I mostly listen to fiction, but now I have a new hunger for historical and other nonfiction writing. Bravo, Laura Hillenbrand.
Amazing story brought to life with exceptional writing and research. Great audiobook for marathon training!
If a book is going to discuss torture it's probably a good idea to make sure the narrator knows how to pronounce the word "sadism".
Wow, what a powerful book!!! What a fighter, loved this book!!
Nell, Wow!!! What a read. It was very difficult to believe the perseverance of these men. All the more reason to salute & admire our troops & pilots for everything they gave. So well narrated. Great voice.
Wow What a read! I listened to this with my daughter and it definitely was captivating. It brought a tear to our eyes on more than one occasion! It was great for her to learn all about the important history of the 2nd world war from such a well written book. We have a new appreciation for war veterans. Highly recommended.
Wow!!! What a truly superb story A gripping emotional saga that keeps you enthralled until the very last minute. This book is a vivid portrait of a heartbreaking and destructive. Beautifully narrated the change of voices and accent through out amazing. I would HIGHLY recommend this book.
Such amazing men. such an amazing life. all told so brilliantly by an amazing writer.
This book was fabulous. It's a shame the movie ignores Louie's epiphany. For me it was as incredible as his survival. Comparable to when John Paul II forgave his assassin. I've never cried reading (listening) to a book before, but I have now. All I can say is wow. I'd encourage anyone to read it. I continue to marvel at the men that fought for our country in this horrific war.
Narrator was awesome and very clear. This book was one of the best read books I have listen to this year.
Outstanding listen. And I would reccommend to anyone looking for true tokifebooks
Such a good book! Amazing what the human spirit and body can survive....and the evil that lurks in some hearts! I loved the ending. God is good.
Only one word. AMAZING
This book broke my heart as it's hard to believe the trauma the poor man went through. Very well researched by the author and I would recommend reading the book before watching the movie, as the movie cuts out so much detail.
What a fantastic way to learn about history. I am 52 years old and never knew the terrors that our veterans endured. This was an amazing story and well told. However it was worse than any horror movie I've ever watched my applause to Hildebrand's research and prose.
Well written and narrated. Gripping. Bongs you in aspart of the story and the horror that these soldiers endured. Thank you yo
Worth the hype! Narration was as good as the story.
One of the very best audio books I have listened to! A well written, interesting, and informative book, narrated wonderfully. I have recommended this book a hundred times now! You won't be sorry.
Only bad thing about this book is that it was over. Will read it again. Loved it
I find myself wishing my drive time was longer. Hours go by so fast. This book pulls you in and the emotions of each character are well described, so good that you can feel them in your throat as you hear the narrator read. I am constantly trying to find time to hear a little more.
GREAT writing! MARVELOUS reading! This amazing story is not only an entertaining read, in this case listen, it is a powerful account of love, change, sorrow, inspiration, horror, hurt, hate, and back to love again! I know that through Jesus Christ there can be true, real healing and strength! Louis found it, and so can all of us! Zamperini truly was a remarkable man!
This book is amazing. I finished it in two days because I could not stop listening!
One of my best books to date. A must if you haven't yet
This was a riveting story from start to finish. It is an unbelievable story about a true hero that is hard to believe one man can withstand such tragedy.
Amazing story that is told perfectly. Truly amazing
excellent message, wrll documented, makes histurical events alive. Talented reader.
Excellent. Very moving. I want to see the movie after finishing the book.
You have to read this one, a true story of WWII. From the soldiers point of view. No politics. Well written and told.
This is an amazing book, and it works well in the audio format. Hillenbrand is an exquisite writer. I'm glad I took the time to listen to it. It was never boring.
This was the best book I have read (or listened to) in a long time! It's not just a book for boys either women and you will waste a lot of gas sitting in the driveway because you can't stop listening.
Absolutely amazing story. This book is very well written and brings you back to a very dark time in history.
I've told everyone I know about this book... When I have a rough day or week or month I now think about what this man had to endure... The will to survive!!!!
A life changing book! No exaggeration. The author has an uncanny ability to make every word valuable to the story and character development. The storyline is also unmatched by any biography I've ever read. By the end of the book I just wanted to sit in Louie's presence and absorb him.
A thoughtful and impacting book. It is well written account of a remarkable man. I will surely be a better person for having read it.
Completely amazing book!! It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will make you forever grateful to the men and women who sacrificed themselves for our country. As exciting and hard to put down as a novel, and once again it is proven that truth is stranger and more incredible than fiction. Everyone should read this!
Incredible! Best book I've read in years. I am a Methodist minister and I will be using this amazing story in my sermon this morning. I pray that Laura is having many more "good" days than bad. I, too, know chronic pain as I have fibromyalgia . God speed Laura. Admiringly, Janet
By far the best book I've listened too. Terribly interesting
Amazing! I loved listening to this amazing story. There were no dragging point in the story and the narration was perfect. I would read it again and again!
This is a must read to appreciate the cost of our freedom and the sacrifices made by our veterans. It is an inspiring story of redemption and forgiveness as well.
I can't remember the last book I read that made me cry. But I'll remember now because this one did just that. Edward Hermann is a wonderful, engrossing narrator. This story has something for everyone, because it's not a story, like real life there is joy and sadness, fear and courage. Highly highly recommended.
Lest we forget ..... A wonderful testament to the strength of human spirit.
This is one of my most favorite biography. Some parts just seem unbelievable, but are all true. I would recommend to everyone, even people who did not live through the war. It is an amazing book!
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