Unbroken
Overview & Summary
Olympic runner Louis Zamperini survives a horrific plane crash over the Pacific during World War II, drifts for weeks on a life raft while fending off sharks and enemy fire, and is then captured and subjected to years of brutal treatment in Japanese POW camps -- only to face an equally difficult postwar battle with trauma and eventual redemption. Laura Hillenbrand's meticulously researched nonfiction account became a massive bestseller and was adapted into a major film.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for High school students (Grades 9–12) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
