Laura Hillenbrand
An American author and non-fiction writer, celebrated for her meticulously researched and compelling narratives of extraordinary true stories. Her best-known works, Seabiscuit: An American Legend and Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, transform historical events into gripping, human-driven tales of perseverance and triumph. Hillenbrand's vivid storytelling and dedication to historical accuracy have earned her widespread critical and popular acclaim.
This true story follows Olympic runner Louis Zamperini, whose WWII bomber crash lands in the Pacific. Surviving 47 days at sea, he is captured and tortured in Japanese POW camps. Hillenbrand’s gripping narrative of endurance, faith, and forgiveness is a tribute to the human spirit. Unbroken is a powerful account of resilience under unimaginable hardship, based on meticulous research and interviews.