Laura Hillenbrand; Born (1967-05-15) 15 May 1967 (age 48) Fairfax, Virginia: Occupation: Author: Nationality: American: Genre: Non-fiction: Notable works Unbroken is the most powerful book I have read in a long time, and warrants the attention of every American. The story of Louis Zamperini, as told by. Amazon.com: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption eBook: Laura Hillenbrand: Kindle Store Sometimes I fear that I dress really strangely, Laura Hillenbrand says. Or maybe I don't speak normally, because language changes while I'm away. Just as she demonstrated in Seabiscuit, Ms. Hillenbrand is a muscular, dynamic storyteller…Her command of the action-adventure idiom is more than enough to hold. 1 New York Times bestseller Unbroken has been hailed as the Best Nonfiction Book of the Year by TIME magazine. It is the winner of multiple book of the year awards. Ms. Hillenbrand, Thank you for following your passion in writing about Seabiscuit and Louis. You presented both of their fascinating stories, giving each the acclaim. Amazon.com: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption (9780812974492): Laura Hillenbrand: Books Companion site to the book by Laura Hillenbrand. I finished the book Unbroken – A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption today with tears streaming down my face. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand is.