59 pages • 1 hour read
Laura HillenbrandUnbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive
Nonfiction | Biography | YA | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation) by Laura Hillenbrand chronicles the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who, after World War II breaks out, survives a plane crash and becomes a POW in Japan, where he endures severe hardships before returning home and finding peace through faith. The book includes themes of physical and emotional torture, substance abuse, depression, and domestic abuse.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation) is widely praised for its engaging and inspiring narrative, making a complex historical story accessible to younger readers. Some critics feel it simplifies certain aspects too much, but overall, it's commended for its readability, emotional depth, and motivational impact on its audience.
Who Should Read Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation)?
Readers who would enjoy Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation) by Laura Hillenbrand are typically teens interested in real-life adventure, resilience, and history. Fans of The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti and Soldier Boys by Dean Hughes will find similar themes of courage and perseverance.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
850L