This nonfiction war novel was beyond impressive. This book will help you change the way you view the people involved in World War II and give you insight into the scary world of war. Louis Zamperini is the main character and the story goes in depth to tell you his background, accomplishments and role within the war. The major turn events occur when Zamperini goes from the Olympics to the military and he arrives upon difficult foreign land. I think that the most compelling aspect of this book was the continuous feeling of not knowing what will happen next. I was on my toes the entirety of the book and was shocked at how the book ended. This book made me compassionate for those involved in World War II, and grateful for the sacrifices made within the war. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about switching from realistic fiction to nonfiction. I think this book will keep you reading and inspire you to learn more about historic events that have happened in the past.