Laura Hillenbrand (1967-) is an American author and essayist. She's written two books, both nonfiction. Seabiscuit: An American Legend (2001) is an account of the thoroughbred that became an unlikely champion racehorse, capturing the hearts of Americans. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption (2010) is a biography of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner and World War II prisoner of war.
She became ill when she was 19 and has suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since.
In 2004, she and actor Gary Sinise founded Operation Iraqi Children, a charitable organization that sends school supplies to Iraqi children.
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Review by Kevin Rushby of the book whose author "marches second world war literature right back into the spotlight."
Filmography including technical consultant for the movie Seabiscuit, and personal appearances.
Profile of her personal and professional life.
Universal Pictures acquires screen rights to the book, with Louis Zamperini's son-in-law as executive producer.
(January 04, 2011)
Article, audio, and excerpt from the book.
(December 01, 2010)
Comments from Louis Zamperini, the focus of the book Unbroken, and Hillenbrand on living with CFS.
(November 28, 2010)
The release of Unbroken. Includes historic photos and recent video of Zamperini.
(November 12, 2010)
Review by Kevin Rushby of the book whose author "marches second world war literature right back into the spotlight."
Profile of her personal and professional life.
Filmography including technical consultant for the movie Seabiscuit, and personal appearances.
Universal Pictures acquires screen rights to the book, with Louis Zamperini's son-in-law as executive producer.
(January 04, 2011)
Article, audio, and excerpt from the book.
(December 01, 2010)
Comments from Louis Zamperini, the focus of the book Unbroken, and Hillenbrand on living with CFS.
(November 28, 2010)
The release of Unbroken. Includes historic photos and recent video of Zamperini.
(November 12, 2010)
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