Unbroken Book Report

Louie Zamperini has beat many records and survived in the ocean for fortyseven days. Louie was first born in New york but later moved into Torrance, California. He was a rebellious boy but turned into a nice guy later in high school and because of track. He later on competed in the olympics then soon after went to the military. The book Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand is a brilliant book and it explains why Louie Zamperini is a forgiving and honorable person. Louie Zamperini is a forgiving person from many parts of his life. Such as when he was growing up as a rebellious person but started to forgive himself because he wanted to be a new person. “He tried to do better. He scrubbed the kitchen floor, but Louie assumed Pete had done it. He
When he was a teen boy, he started the track team and started running. Louie would beat the world record from his school. “One his hometown’s Archvillain, Louie was now a superstar, and the city of Torrance forgave him everything (21)” Everybody in the town knew Louie as a superstar and would cheer for him. During when Louie was lost at sea they were captured by Japanese, Louie and Phil was sent to a POW camp. “One day in mid-November, two japanese civilians found louie in his barracks. They handed Louie a piece of paper. It was a transcript of an american radio announcing his death (186).” When Louie was talking on the radio about him being alive, Louie felt honorable to talk on a radio about his past few months. After the war Louie was able to go home and he missed home a lot! During some time back at home, Louie was able to go to the Japanese olympics. “It was time. Louie extended his hand, and in it was placed the olympic torch. His legs could no longer reach and push as they once had, but they were still sure beneath him. He began running (282).” Louie felt honorable because he was able to light up the olympic light at age 81! In many times of Louie Zamperini’s life, he was a honorable person in many times of his