One of the best books I have read on many fronts.

First in terms of WWII, books, this book is up there with Ambrose ("Band of Brothers" et al) and "Flags of Our Fathers."
Second, in terms of human courage, faith and the "American-never-say-die" attitude this book is second to none.
Thirdly, the incredibly cruel treatment of the Allied POWS, puts to rest any second guessing by historians of Pres Truman for dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Extremely well written---it is "truly a page turner."

Congrats to Ms. Hillenbrand. Mr. Zamperini and his comrades are TRUE American Heroes.