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Louis Zamperini

4.2/5 ( ratings)
Born
January 25 1917
Died
0101 07 20142014
Louis Zamperini is best known for Laura Hillenbrand's book "Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption".

Zamperini's life started out hard. Born to Italian immigrants in New York, his family moved to Torrance, California when Louis was a toddler. At the time Louie knew no English, making him the perfect target for bullies.

With a string of luck, Louie's older brother Pete got him into running. He set tons of records, and eventually made his way to the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the 5,000 meters at age 19, being the youngest U.S. qualifier for that event.

While training for the 1940 Olympics, WWII broke out and Louie became a second lieutenant. Deployed as a bombardier, their plane was badly damaged and crashed. Louie and his friend Russell Allen Phillips survived in an inflated raft for 47 days, with no food, and occasional rain water.

Louie and Phil landed on the Marshall Islands, and were taken prisoner by the Japanese. They remained prisoners for two years, until the end of the war.

For a while after the war, Louie became a war hero. Soon after, however, memories of his life in captivity continued to haunt him until he was brought to Christ through one of Billy Graham's sermons.

Louie dedicated his life to Christ, became a motivational speaker, and began helping troubled youth.

Louis Zamperini

4.2/5 ( ratings)
Born
January 25 1917
Died
0101 07 20142014
Louis Zamperini is best known for Laura Hillenbrand's book "Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption".

Zamperini's life started out hard. Born to Italian immigrants in New York, his family moved to Torrance, California when Louis was a toddler. At the time Louie knew no English, making him the perfect target for bullies.

With a string of luck, Louie's older brother Pete got him into running. He set tons of records, and eventually made his way to the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the 5,000 meters at age 19, being the youngest U.S. qualifier for that event.

While training for the 1940 Olympics, WWII broke out and Louie became a second lieutenant. Deployed as a bombardier, their plane was badly damaged and crashed. Louie and his friend Russell Allen Phillips survived in an inflated raft for 47 days, with no food, and occasional rain water.

Louie and Phil landed on the Marshall Islands, and were taken prisoner by the Japanese. They remained prisoners for two years, until the end of the war.

For a while after the war, Louie became a war hero. Soon after, however, memories of his life in captivity continued to haunt him until he was brought to Christ through one of Billy Graham's sermons.

Louie dedicated his life to Christ, became a motivational speaker, and began helping troubled youth.

Books from Louis Zamperini

Devil at My Heels

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Don't Give Up, Don't Give In: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life

4.1/5 ( ratings)

Unbroken: 7 Key Secrets to Become Successful Entrepreneur from 'Unbroken' Louis Zamperini

4/5 ( ratings)

La Mort est ma Compagne

4/5 ( ratings)

Torrance Airport

4/5 ( ratings)

Torrance Airport, California (Images of Aviation)

4/5 ( ratings)
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