If you have been reading my blog, you will know of my great admiration for Louis Zamperini and how much I am looking forward to the movie, "Unbroken". The movie will be released in the USA on Christmas Day this year but it had its premiere in Australia yesterday. (The movie was filmed there.)
When Angelina Jolie told Louis Zamperini that she wanted to make this movie so that everyone could see how exceptional he was, he told her, "No, make the movie to show everyone how exceptional THEY are". That quote does not surprise me one bit...watch that interview above if you can, it is an interview that Angelina Jolie gave on the red carpet at the Sydney premiere.
Also, I was very pleased to see that Laura Hillenbrand must be reading my blog! Look at this...
Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive
I have said that as much as I liked "Unbroken", I truly felt that it was for adults only, so I am glad that the version is available. It looks as if there are lots of photos too, so you know I will be getting this book also!
Now, I have mentioned about the book "Devil At My Heels" which was the first book that I read about Mr. Zamperini. Just days before he died, he completed another book with David Rensin entitled, " Don't Give Up, Don't Give In: Lessons From An Extraordinary Life". This book was just released today... and this book will also be on my bookshelf!
And it may only be a small thing, but I see that Clay Zamperini, who is the grandson of Louis, will be in the Unbroken movie as an Olympic torchbearer. This pleases me very much since I can just imagine how much it would have pleased Louis Zamperini!
And my goodness, the actor who plays Louis Zamperini is Jack O'Connell and I heard his real English accent on the red carpet and it is amazing to hear him in the movie trailers for "Unbroken"!
How in the world do British actors do such great American accents? (His mother is Irish and his father is English). I can't figure it out!
The bird in this photo reminds me of something from Mr. Zamperini's story ...but I can't tell you what it is...you will have to read the books or see the movie!
Yes, good interview! I'm glad there's a young adult book too. Kids always need good role models, today more than ever.
ReplyDeleteI keep looking for news of Unbroken, and was rewarded by finding this video!
DeleteI have been telling people that Unbroken is for adults only. Looks like Laura Hillenbrand must be thinking along these lines too!
Oh no! The daftest of all daft spammers has left his mark on your blog, too! Kay, he has left the same comment on my blog as well as on several others I follow.
ReplyDeleteI try to delete it as soon as I can. Wonder how anyone gets any joy from something like this...it puzzles me.
DeleteSpammers make no sense to me, but then neither do the people who would do any kind of mean or violent thing.
ReplyDeleteWhen my family starts discussing what movie they want to see on Christmas Day, i'm going to steer them toward this one!
I hope that the movie will be up to my expectations!
DeleteI know what you're giving yourself for Christmas this year!
ReplyDeleteYes, I always have a special book for Christmas. This year, I will have two!
DeleteHi dear Kay,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by. You know that I have not been blogging or on blogs much these past few months, but it is a joy to visit you!
All best and thanks for the good wishes about my book, which I hope will lead children to an understanding of friendship, loyalty, the poison of racism, and more.
Sharon
Dear Sharon Lovejoy!!
DeleteDelighted you took the time to leave this comment! So happy for your book! If you look back at the post about Col. Purcell who was a POW for 5 1/2 years in Vietnam, he wrote in his book to me..."LOVE and FREEDOM". I hope children understand the importance of this from your book too! xx
I hope you enjoy the film Kay. I will look out for it over here.
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