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Post by Kelpea on Jul 3, 2014 11:40:30 GMT
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Post by SockMonkey on Jul 3, 2014 11:49:40 GMT
It was an awesome book!
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 3, 2014 11:52:16 GMT
It truly was. It's one that stays with you.
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Post by Kymberlee on Jul 3, 2014 11:53:15 GMT
What a great book. I didn't think I was going to like it, but it drew me in from the first. Great book; great story of resilience and the human spirit.
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Post by wellway on Jul 3, 2014 11:57:48 GMT
I saw the book recommmended on the Reading thread, ordered it from Amazon and it was delivered yesterday. So I will be reading it.
RIP Louis
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jul 3, 2014 11:58:22 GMT
I just started reading the book. He was quite a mischievous young man! I've been wanting to read the book for a long time and now that my book club is on summer hiatus I am getting the opportunity. I know Unbroken is being made into a movie, a Christmas release. Too bad Mr. Zamperini wasn't able to see it.
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Post by Nanner on Jul 3, 2014 12:21:10 GMT
The book was amazing and he was a very inspirational man. RIP, Louis Zamperini.
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 3, 2014 12:23:43 GMT
I believe Louis was able to see the film if I'm not mistaken. Apparently he and Jolie had a deep and loving friendship...they were neighbors, too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 14:16:35 GMT
Louis was an awesome man and I am so sorry about his passing. Unbroken was a fantastic book and should be required reading material as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by betazed on Jul 3, 2014 14:23:59 GMT
Yes, an amazing life and saddened by his death. Looking forward to the movie.
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Post by dualmaestra on Jul 3, 2014 15:24:59 GMT
Unbroken has been on my list of books to read for a while. I will have to read it this summer. I will probably also be watching the movie when it comes out in December.
While I never met him, he lived close to where I grew up.
In the comments section of the news I read he was a coach at my high school. Will have to investigate to see if it was true.
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Post by amandad74 on Jul 3, 2014 15:47:53 GMT
That was an amazing book. So incredibly heartbreaking were some parts of his life. Cried my way through the book, but was glad to see him get his life together and a believer. RIP.
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Post by just PEAchy on Jul 3, 2014 15:58:06 GMT
I was sorry to hear of his passing. 97 years, what a life he led! Unbroken was my book club choice a couple years ago. At first I didn't really want to read it, but I'm so glad I did. I thought it was amazing.
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Post by Goldynn on Jul 3, 2014 16:00:05 GMT
That was an amazing book. So incredibly heartbreaking were some parts of his life. Cried my way through the book, but was glad to see him get his life together and a believer. RIP. This ^^^^ |
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Post by 3SugarBugs on Jul 3, 2014 16:01:12 GMT
One of my all-time favorite books - truly an amazing man with such a determined spirit! May you rest in peace Louis
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Post by MaryMary on Jul 3, 2014 16:01:49 GMT
Wow, this news surprised me, even though it wasn't exactly unexpected. 97 years and all.
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Post by irisheyes on Jul 3, 2014 16:25:47 GMT
He is such an inspiring person.
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 3, 2014 16:57:52 GMT
RIP Louis. You carry a great legacy and are a hero to us all. I'm happy he was able to participate in his movie. Hopefully he got to see the finished product.
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Post by 1lear on Jul 3, 2014 16:59:58 GMT
Thanks for posting this-I'm ordering the book now.
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Post by valincal on Jul 3, 2014 17:06:38 GMT
Aww, sad to hear this. I'm still blown away by his story and am looking forward to the movie. RIP, Mr. Zamperini.
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Post by papersilly on Jul 3, 2014 17:50:08 GMT
how sad. his movie is coming out in December and he was supposed to be the Grand Marshall at the Rose Parade next year.
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Post by stefdesign on Jul 3, 2014 17:58:37 GMT
Loved the book, so sorry to hear about his passing. What an amazing man he was!
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Post by jediannie on Jul 3, 2014 18:53:00 GMT
What a fantastic long life he had. I don't think I could read that book because my dear dad was in WWII and just died last year. Reading that article made me teary.  |
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Post by mom2paige on Jul 3, 2014 18:56:05 GMT
Such an excellent book! I recommend it whenever someone is looking for something to read.
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Post by joylynaroundthebnd on Jul 3, 2014 18:56:45 GMT
I am in the process of reading that book now. RIP
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Post by Lissy007 on Jul 3, 2014 19:24:17 GMT
He was an amazing hero.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 19:26:38 GMT
I am amazed he lived so long. The conditions he lived under in that prison camp were .... there's just not enough words to describe them.
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Post by oaksong on Jul 3, 2014 19:34:16 GMT
He was going to be Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade next year. The flag is at half-staff at the Wrigley Mansion Tournament House. What an honor for him to be chosen, after living in anonymity for so long. He was a remarkable man with rare courage.
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Post by YooHoot on Jul 3, 2014 19:38:24 GMT
One of my top 3 favorites.
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Post by Lori McMud on Jul 3, 2014 19:52:08 GMT
Such an excellent book! I recommend it whenever someone is looking for something to read. Totally agree. DH, I and DS 14 read it and now other teens he knows are borrowing it. A great read. Sad that he has passed. |
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