Laura Hillenbrand
American journalist and author of 'Unbroken'
Born
May 15th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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One of the prominent journalists and authors of contemporary literature. Achieved critical acclaim for the book 'Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption', which chronicles the life of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic athlete and World War II bombardier. The book was later adapted into a film directed by Angelina Jolie. Also wrote 'Seabiscuit: An American Legend', which documented the life of a racehorse and its importance in American culture during the Great Depression, leading to another successful adaptation into a major motion picture. Hillenbrand has battled chronic fatigue syndrome for many years, which has influenced her writing process.
Authored 'Unbroken', adapted into a film
Wrote 'Seabiscuit: An American Legend', adapted into a film
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