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    Elaine Roswell, GA, USA 05-19-12
    Elaine Roswell, GA, USA 05-19-12 Member Since 2004
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    "Don't miss this book"
    What would have made Unbroken better?

    Nothing


    Would you ever listen to anything by Laura Hillenbrand again?

    Yes


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    The narrator did not detract from the book


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    Hope


    Any additional comments?

    Don't miss this book, it's one of the best I've ever read/listened to

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    Cindy United States 05-17-12
    Cindy United States 05-17-12 Member Since 2007

    Say something about yourself!

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    "You will not be disappointed"

    Great story, terrific narration. One of my favorites. A wonderful true story that makes you happy to be a human. Get it. You will not be sorry.

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    Me Redmond, WA United States 05-16-12
    Me Redmond, WA United States 05-16-12 Member Since 2012

    tressab

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    "The Pacific Side"
    Where does Unbroken rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    One of my favorites.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Philip as he was a hero as well.


    Have you listened to any of Edward Herrmann’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    No


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    One man's struggle to overcome unthinkable odds.


    Any additional comments?

    I learned a lot about the Pacific side of WWII, but in a personal way.

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    jen happy valley, OR, United States 05-15-12
    jen happy valley, OR, United States 05-15-12
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    "The reading ..."
    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    This is a good book however the details of the story was sorta long in chapters. Very long. Listening to the guy read it to me was time consuming and slow.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    no comment


    Which character – as performed by Edward Herrmann – was your favorite?

    Louis Zaperini, prankster!


    Did Unbroken inspire you to do anything?

    no


    Any additional comments?

    The main character who the book was about is a very facinating character in which i found out is still alive living in california.

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    Lynn Fraser Watertown,WI USA 05-15-12
    Lynn Fraser Watertown,WI USA 05-15-12 Member Since 2008

    walkaway

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    "A Triumph!"

    Laura Hillenbrand tell this story of human triumph that will make your heart soar.
    Why do some people survive against all odds while others crumble at the slightest hard times? In this lovely true story you get to know this bigger than life man from infant to elderly man and marvel at the gift the lord gave in at birth. As a child it seem as if this gift was from the devil himself until he harnessed the power it gave him.

    Do treat yourself to a book that will give you reason to cheer. I was worried that it would be too sad of a story to finish but I was so wrong.

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    K. Holt 05-14-12
    K. Holt 05-14-12 Member Since 2011
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    "I didn't want to stop listening .... captivating"
    What did you love best about Unbroken?

    A very well written story. Great character development.


    What about Edward Herrmann’s performance did you like?

    Edward Herrmann is very easy to listen to.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Absolutely.


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    Tina Anoka, MN, United States 05-11-12
    Tina Anoka, MN, United States 05-11-12
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    "not normally my genre but I loved it"

    I generally don't enjoy history stories because they never grab my attention but this one had me hooked! I listened to the whole thing in a matter of 2 days. Seriously, fantastic.

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    Marcy Fairfield, CT, United States 05-07-12
    Marcy Fairfield, CT, United States 05-07-12 Member Since 2003
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    "Harrowing and Fascinating"

    The strength and integrity of Louis Zamporini shines through every minute of this story that is expertly told both by author and narrator. I am not generally a World War II buff, but this story reached me and I simultaneously wanted to reach the end and never wanted to. This is a story I will never forget. I recommend this to just about anyone.

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    Dennis United States 05-07-12
    Dennis United States 05-07-12 Member Since 2010

    Listening with interest

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    "Fantastic book. Performance is exceptional"
    Would you listen to Unbroken again? Why?

    I loved the performance, kept me on the edge of my seat (literally, I was listening in my car) as the actors transported me to WW2 .


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Unbroken?

    The time on the life raft was chilling and inspirational


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    Jaclyn St.Andrews, MB, Canada 05-06-12
    Jaclyn St.Andrews, MB, Canada 05-06-12 Member Since 2009
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    "incredible"
    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    An outstanding, moving, incredulous story. I had not known the horror of the Japanese POW camps, nor had I imagined that someone could live through them. What an inspiring story.


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