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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Unbroken

A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Book • 2010

Author

Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken tells the extraordinary life story of Louis Zamperini, who gained national attention as a runner in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

During World War II, Zamperini survived a plane crash in the Pacific, drifted on a raft for weeks, and endured brutal treatment as a Japanese prisoner of war.

The book chronicles his incredible endurance, inner strength, and eventual redemption after the war, including his struggles with PTSD and his finding solace in religion.

Hillenbrand's narrative is enriched by extensive historical research and interviews with veterans and their families, providing a detailed account of the Pacific front during World War II and the personal experiences of those involved.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Zach Lahn

when discussing books used in the Wonder school.

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Mentioned by

Jimmy Soni

, admiring her dedication and the quality of her work despite health challenges.

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Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

when discussing the resilience of individuals facing extreme starvation.

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Cynthia Thurlow

as a resource to understand the transition from perimenopause to menopause.

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Mentioned by

Jason Fung, MD

, in the context of a prisoner of war's mental clarity during starvation.

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Mentioned by

Erik Rostad

as a book that explores the survival of people in a life raft.

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Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

while discussing generational differences in childhood expectations and the changing norms of acceptable behavior.

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Rebecca Lindenbach

when discussing her family history and the impact of war on parenting.

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Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

in the context of people in Japanese concentration camps during World War II.

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Mentioned by

Mike Rowe

in comparison to "All the Gallant Men", highlighting the resilience of individuals who survived traumatic events.

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Recommended by the speaker as a top 10 book, highlighting the resilience of Louis Zamperini.

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Mentioned by Jason Fung in the context of a prisoner of war's mental feats during starvation.

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Mentioned by

Emma McAdam

to illustrate how trauma can manifest in unexpected ways.

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Mentioned by

Thenuka Karunaratne

as a book he is currently reading, describing it as the biography of an Olympic runner who survived a plane crash, spent time in a POW camp, and later built a great life.