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Devil at My Heels: A Heroic Olympian's Astonishing Story of Survival as a Japanese POW in World War II,Used
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The "inspirational" and "extraordinary" memoir of one of the most courageous of the greatest generation, Louis Zamperini: Olympian, WWII Japanese POW and survivor.A juvenile delinquent, a world class NCAA miler, a 1936 Olympian, a WWII bombardier: Louis Zamperini had a fuller than most, when it changed in an instant. On May 27, 1943, his B24 crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Louis and two other survivors found a raft amid the flaming wreckage and waited for rescue. Instead, they drifted two thousand miles for fortyseven days. Their only food: two shark livers and three raw albatross. Their only water: sporadic rainfall. Their only companions: hope and faithand the everpresent sharks. On the fortyseventh day, mere skeletons close to death, Zamperini and pilot Russell Phillips spotted landand were captured by the Japanese. Thus began more than two years of torture and humiliation as a prisoner of war.Zamperini was threatened with beheading, subject to medical experiments, routinely beaten, hidden in a secret interrogation facility, starved and forced into slave labour, and was the constant victim of a brutal prison guard nicknamed the Birda man so vicious that the other guards feared him and called him a psychopath. Meanwhile, the Army Air Corps declared Zamperini dead and President Roosevelt sends official condolences to his family, who never gave up hope that he was alive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Devil at My Heels'? A: The main theme of 'Devil at My Heels' is survival, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to endure extreme challenges, as illustrated through Louis Zamperini's experiences as a World War II POW.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'Devil at My Heels' is Louis Zamperini, an Olympian and World War II veteran.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Devil at My Heels'? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Devil at My Heels' published? A: The book was published on February 3, 2004.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This memoir is suitable for adult readers and older teens interested in historical accounts and inspirational stories.
- Q: Is 'Devil at My Heels' based on a true story? A: Yes, 'Devil at My Heels' is a true story based on the life of Louis Zamperini, detailing his experiences during World War II.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the power of perseverance, the impact of war on individuals, and the importance of hope and faith in overcoming adversity.
- Q: Are there any notable events described in the book? A: Yes, the book describes Zamperini's harrowing survival after a plane crash, his 47 days adrift at sea, and his experiences as a POW in Japan.
- Q: Is this book considered inspirational? A: Yes, 'Devil at My Heels' is widely regarded as an inspirational memoir that showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tremendous challenges.