From the author of the bestselling and much-loved Seabiscuit, an unforgettable story of one man's journey into extremity. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then[...]
From the author of the bestselling and much-loved 'Seabiscuit', an extraordinary true story of courage and survival. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on [...]
Now a major film directed by Angelina Jolie to be released in 2014, this is the true story of one incredibly resilient WWII flier from the author of 'Seabiscuit'.[...]
On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to [...]
Seabiscuit: An American Legend is the ultimate underdog story. Seabiscuit was an unlikely champion; his legs were crooked; he had a sad little tail; and he was precisely the color of mud. For two years, he floundered at the lowest level of racing, misunderstood and mishandled, as slow as growing gra[...]
The #1 "New York Times" bestseller, which is also a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie, has now been adapted by the author for young adults. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this riveting biography includes more than 100 black-and-white photos, as well as exclusive content, "In Conve[...]
Seabiscuit was an unlikely champion. He was a rough-hewn, undersized horse with a sad little tail and knees that wouldn't straighten all the way. At a gallop, he jabbed one foreleg sideways, as if he were swatting flies. For two years, he fought his trainers and floundered at the lowest level of rac[...]
#1 "NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER - SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE - Hailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by "Time" magazine - Winner of the "Los Angeles Times" Book Prize for biography and the Indies Choice Adult Nonfiction Book of the Year award
On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air[...]
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In boyhood, Louis Zamperini was an incorrigible delinquent. As a teenager, he channeled his defiance into running, discovering a[...]
#1 "NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER - SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE - Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader's Circle for author chats and more.
In boyhood, Louis Zamperini was an incorrigible delinquent. As a teenager, he channeled his defiance into running, discovering a[...]
On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the planeâs bombardier, who was struggl[...]
From Laura Hillenbrand, the best-selling author of Seabiscuit, comes a long-awaited new book that tells the story of Louis Zamperini, a runner whose prodigious talent carried him to the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Zamperini was the favorite for the one-mile race and was expected to break the 4-minute r[...]
The true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse -- Seabiscuit -- that symbolised a pivotal moment in American history, as the 20th-century's greatest nation found the courage to bet on itself to win against the odds. Now a major motion picture directed by Gary Ross and starring Toby Mag[...]
NEW YORK TIMES besteller! Over 1 million solgte eksemplarer i USA. BLIR FILM (Universal Pictures)Dette er en av de mest utrolige historier fra andre verdenskrig. Helten, Louis Zamperini (f. 1917), var en ung og lovende idrettsstjerne da andre verdenskrig brøt ut. Louie (klengenavnet) var en annerle[...]
En ettermiddag i mai 1943 styrter et amerikansk bombefly i Stillehavet. Det synker. Ved et mirakel overlever den unge løytnanten og bombesikteren Louis Zamperini. Dette er en av de utroligste historier som noen gang er fortalt i bokform fra andre verdenskrig. Det handler om helten Zamperini (f. 19[...]
Överlevnad, uthållighet, försoning
En eftermiddag i maj 1943 störtade ett amerikanskt bombplan i Stilla havet och försvann. Kvar på havsytan fanns bara spridda vrakdelar och spår av olja, bensin och blod. Men plötsligt dök en människa upp. Det var en ung löjtnant som lyckades k[...]
En eftermiddag i maj 1943 störtade ett amerikanskt bombplan i Stilla havet och försvann. Kvar på havsytan fanns bara spridda vrakdelar och spår av olja, bensin och blod. Men plötsligt dök en människa upp. Det var en ung löjtnant som lyckades kämpa sig ombord på en livflotte.
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Överlevnad, uthållighet, försoning
En eftermiddag i maj 1943 störtade ett amerikanskt bombplan i Stilla havet och försvann. Kvar på havsytan fanns bara spridda vrakdelar och spår av olja, bensin och blod. Men plötsligt dök en människa upp. Det var en ung löjtnant som lyckades k[...]