Book Talk
Subject – Unbroken
Author – Laura Hillenbrand
Encore episode – first aired Mar 5, 2011
Laura Hillenbrand is a New York Times bestseller known for her famous freshman novel Seasbiscuit. Laura has recently published her second book, Unbroken, and is on Book Talk to discuss the fascinating, true story of Louis Zamperini–Olympic athlete, World War Two Air Force serviceman, Japanese P.O.W. and long-time survivor of one of the most interesting lives ever lived in the twentieth century.
Web site: http://www.unbroken-book.com
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