Tragedies and Triumphs Chapters

When horrific things happen, how a person responds can make a difference in the rest of one's life. In this collection, learn how some individuals triumphed in the face of unspeakable tragedies.

Vincent writes his feelings in his letters to Theo, seeming to focus entirely on his work while realizing the price he is paying.

Zamp and his crewmates name their B-24 Super Man. A Popular Science article describes where B-24s are made and how they look.

The childhood story of Louis Zamperini, his training as a runner, and how running took him to the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany.

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