During the World War II era there were many heroic characters, but Louie Zamperini was different. Louie made sacrifices and a degree of risks to make himself a leader of strength and hope. He became unbroken turning him unstoppable from never giving up. The influential impacts from the importance of Louie’s family, the Japanese’s behavior, his army crew and the olympics’ significance are the reasons why Louie took risks for his survival and love for his country.
Louie Zamperini, born in January 26, 1917 in Olean, New York, has always been an out of the ordinary character. His parents, Louise and Anthony both born in Italy, were not very proud of their son in his early years. Louie robbed his neighbor’s kitchens, put grease on streetcar rails, and toothpicks in teacher’s tires. Louie even pelted tomatoes at policemen. In result of all the chaos in New York it caused the family to move to Torrance California. In the move Louie didn’t change his ways, he was still looked at as a petty thief. Louie believed his life was pointless. He would be made fun of for his Italian roots while his brother, Pete was the one everyone adored. One day his mother prayers for a cunning young boy came true, when …show more content…
He was plagued by the condition now recognized as post-traumatic stress, accompanied by terrifying nightmares. These circumstances margined to an abuse of alcohol. His existence seemed desperate until 1949, when he attended a religious event. The event was led by a young evangelist named Billy Graham. That session transfigured Zamperini into a man of God with a lifelong commitment to help others. His nightmares and his drinking ended. Louie established the Victory Boys Camp for troubled youth. He became a public speaker and missionary. In 1950 Zamperini traveled to Japan in search of his wartime captors, offering forgiveness to those he could find. Louie’s old nemesis Watanabe refused to confront him
Louie Zamperini, born in January 26, 1917 in Olean, New York, has always been an out of the ordinary character. His parents, Louise and Anthony both born in Italy, were not very proud of their son in his early years. Louie robbed his neighbor’s kitchens, put grease on streetcar rails, and toothpicks in teacher’s tires. Louie even pelted tomatoes at policemen. In result of all the chaos in New York it caused the family to move to Torrance California. In the move Louie didn’t change his ways, he was still looked at as a petty thief. Louie believed his life was pointless. He would be made fun of for his Italian roots while his brother, Pete was the one everyone adored. One day his mother prayers for a cunning young boy came true, when …show more content…
He was plagued by the condition now recognized as post-traumatic stress, accompanied by terrifying nightmares. These circumstances margined to an abuse of alcohol. His existence seemed desperate until 1949, when he attended a religious event. The event was led by a young evangelist named Billy Graham. That session transfigured Zamperini into a man of God with a lifelong commitment to help others. His nightmares and his drinking ended. Louie established the Victory Boys Camp for troubled youth. He became a public speaker and missionary. In 1950 Zamperini traveled to Japan in search of his wartime captors, offering forgiveness to those he could find. Louie’s old nemesis Watanabe refused to confront him