Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and RedemptionLaura Hillenbrand HC: 978-1-4000-6416-8TR: 978-0-8129-7449-2eBook: 978-0-679-60375-7CD: 978-1-415-96274-9 /AD: 978-1-415-96276-3LP: 978-0-375-43501-0Young Adult Adaptation: 978-0-385-74251-1Young Adult eBook: 978-0-307-97565-2Random House

About the Book: Laura Hillenbrands #1 New York Times bestseller tells the unforgettable story of a mans journey into extremity. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared. Against all odds, the young lieutenant Louis Zamperini survived, adrift on a foundering life raft. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit.

Event Suggestions:

USO Concert Host a USO night at the library. Invite local musicians to play big band classics, offer swing dance lessons, and ask patrons and staff to contribute to a pot luck meal.

Salute to Veterans Work with local museums, businesses, and patrons to create a WWII exhibit honoring our veterans, including photographs, uniforms, letters, and more.

Movie Night Screen a movie such as Unbroken, or a similar themed WWII movies or series like Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Saving Private Ryan, The Great Escape, etc.

Care Packages Say Thank You to our troops by organizing a care package and letter writing campaign. Encourage local schools to participate as well.

Poster Contest Invite patrons to participate in a poster design contest inspired by Rosie the Riveter or other WWII propaganda posters.

Holiday Fundraiser Organize a run (or walk) on Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Veterans Day to raise money for local VA and military organizations.

Visit Our Veterans Plan a visit to a local VA Hospital to serve coffee, assist with recreational activities, or, during the holidays, to distribute baked goods and holiday cards.

For Discussion Questions, Visit: RandomHouse.com