Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive Free Audiobook Download by Laura Hillenbrand

"Unbroken" is a non-stop, thrill-ride of an audiobook. It is told with depth and heart by the wonderful narrator, Edward Herrmann who has been nominated for four Golden Globes in his career. This adaptation is perfect for someone who wants to read a good book; a story that will keep them entertained and captivated while also inspiring empathy.

Unbroken is the story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who survived a plane crash over the Pacific during World War II and went on to capture the American public's attention. His survival in unimaginable conditions, his strength and resilience while enduring unfathomable atrocities at the hands of Japanese soldiers, and his triumphant return home after decades-long estrangement from his family captivated readers worldwide.

"Unbroken" (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive is a historical fiction based on Laura Hillenbrand's story. The book tells the story of Louis Zamperini, who as an airman during World War II, survived a plane crash and then spent 47 days stranded at sea on a raft before finally being rescued. The book was adapted into a film in 2014.

Laura Hillenbrand's poignant, definitive work tells the story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who went on a daring World War II mission with two other men - only to have it end tragically.

The audio was provided by the narrator, Edward Herrmann. His voice is clear and easy to understand. The voice of Louis Zamperini gives you insight into the events that happened to him during his life and through his eyes you are able to see how much he has changed from a prisoner of war camp after being captured in 1942 to the 2000 Olympics.

In the movie adaptation, Hugh Jackman played Louis Zamperini who was an Olympian during the 1940's. He was a national champion runner and had a promising future when World War II broke out. Louis went to war and fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf where he received severe injuries to his right leg. The Japanese captured him and sent him to one of their prisoner of war camps in Japan where he contracted scurvy and typhoid fever. Only five men survived out of the original twenty-seven POWs until they were liberated by American forces in 1945.