Louis Zamperini: Survivor and Champion
Heroes of History for Young Readers
Published: 2014
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"Louis Zamperini: Survivor and Champion" by Brian Pollard chronicles the extraordinary life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner and World War II bombardier. After surviving a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, Zamperini endures a harrowing journey adrift at sea for over a month, facing starvation and shark attacks. Eventually captured by the Japanese Navy, he is subjected to brutal imprisonment and torture in POW camps. Despite the trauma, Zamperini’s indomitable spirit and resilience shine through. The story highlights themes of survival, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit, as he ultimately forgives his captors and finds peace. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Heroes Of History For Young Readers .
This book was published in 2014 by Emerald .
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