Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot. You should say:

what this book was
why you decided to read it
what reading this book made you think about
and explain why you enjoyed reading this book.

I've had the privilege of delving into numerous books that were not part of my academic reading lists, and each of them has added something new and intriguing to my knowledge. Some of these books evoke happiness, while others elicit sadness. However, there are certain books that push us to think on a different plane, one we may not have ventured into before. Today, I want to discuss one such book.

The title of this book is "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption." As the name suggests, it delves into the events of World War II and is authored by American writer Laura Hillenbrand.

Within its pages, the author weaves an unforgettable tale of a man named Lieutenant Louis Zamperini, whose journey takes an extraordinary turn after his American air force bomber crashes into the Pacific Ocean. The book vividly narrates the epic struggle of this young lieutenant as he faces the daunting challenges of thousands of miles of open ocean, encounters with sharks, a failing raft, thirst, hunger, enemy aircraft, and an even greater trial beyond.

As he is pushed to the very limits of endurance, the book portrays how Zamperini responds to desperation with ingenious solutions, and how he deals with suffering, hope, determination, humor, and brutality through acts of rebellion.

I chose to read this book with the aim of gaining deeper insight into the lesser-known stories of one of the most devastating wars in human history. Upon completing it, I found the story to be a testament to the indomitable resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

What I particularly enjoyed about this book was its beautifully vivid depiction of the events surrounding Louis Zamperini. It brought to light a specific facet of World War II that had

been overlooked by historians in the past, offering a well-researched narrative. In fact, it stands as one of the most inspirational war-related books I've ever had the pleasure of reading.