Unbroken

Wow. Just, wow. Each of Louis' ordeals seems to crush the previous in terms of hardship and his response. The timeline is unthinkable. Most of the major incidents his life, as retold in this book, occur within a few short years of his youth. Such highs and lows seem like they would crush a human spirit, and he is crushed. His recovery and ascendence to peace makes the story heartwarming even as there is unspeakable cruelty within.

I'd recommend this book to folks interested in history, running (you'll be impressed), and life stories. I'm thankful that my dentist recommended this book several years ago and that I found it.