Just like these two survivors of World War II, Louie Zamperini in Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand demonstrates the willpower and determination needed to survive and overcome deadly obstacles. Louie's life was a constant battle; he endured 47 days stranded on a raft and endless nights as a prisoner in Japanese camps (Laura Hillenbrand). He had every reason to fall apart, but with all those challenges he rose to the occasion. Hillenbrand states that “without dignity, identity is erased” meaning that without all the battles Louie has faced, he would not be the person he is today (Hillenbrand 182). All the hardships in someone's life make them a stronger person, not by defining them, but by pushing them to do better. It's safe to say that many Americans have faced countless problems and inspire ordinary people like me to keep them