Bibliograph

Don't give up, don't give in, lessons from an extraordinary life, Louis Zamperini and David Rensin

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Don't give up, don't give in, lessons from an extraordinary life, Louis Zamperini and David Rensin

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Don't give up, don't give in

Oclc number

893202652

Responsibility statement

Louis Zamperini and David Rensin

Sub title

lessons from an extraordinary life

Summary

"Champion. Survivor. Hero. Legend. Completed just two days before Louis Zamperini's death at age 97, Don't Give Up, Don't Give In shares a lifetime of wisdom, insight, and humor from one of America's most inspiring lives. Zamperini's story has touched millions through Laura Hillenbrand's biography Unbroken, soon to be a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie. Now, in his own words, Louis Zamperini reveals, with warmth and great charm, the essential values and lessons that sustained him throughout his remarkable journey."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Preface / by Angelina Jolie -- Run For Your Life. The family rules ; Anyone can turn their life around ; The difference between attention and recognition is self-esteem ; It's not how you win, it's how you lose ; A race isn't over until it's over -- Be Prepared. Preparation determines your survival ; My survival kit ; Trust what you know ; Keep your mind sharp ; Don't forget to laugh -- Don't Give Up, Don't Give In. You are the content of your character ; Never let anyone destroy your dignity ; Hate is a personal decision ; The true definition of hero -- Attitude Is Everything. You must have hope ; Don't ask why, ask what's next ; You choose how to view your fate ; The secret of contentment -- After The War : Still Lost. You can't run (or sail) away from yourself ; Don't leave the crucial details to others -- There's Always An Answer To Everything. You need a cloud to have a silver lining ; Know when you've done all you can do ; The gangster and the gospel -- Give Back. It takes a camp to help a child ; Get their attention ; First you listen ; Accomplishment is the key to self-respect ; My private reward ; The mission that never ends -- What I've Learned. Challenge yourself ; Learn to adapt ; Commitment and perseverance pay off ; You're only as old as you feel ; Free advice -- Lessons of the Olympic Spirit. It's about people ; You have to train to carry a torch ; Forgiveness is the healing factor. Remember Me This Way. A charitable heart

Target audience

adult

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Do not give up, do not give in

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