Don’t Give Up, Don’t Give In
by:
Louis Zamperini & David Rensin
Sarah's Review
This is a book about real life lessons from a very inspirational man. I didn’t LOVE this whole entire book, but I certainly loved parts of it. My key takeaway: in grim situations, you cannot worry about the big picture. Just figure out how to survive today. The big picture is too overwhelming, and we can’t do anything about it anyways, but we can do something about right now. The mental toughness of this man is unbelievably inspiring. There were several thoughts that I will be carrying with me throughout the rest of my life. A favorite quote, “Have a cheerful countenance at all times. No matter how grim your situation is, keeping a positive, cheerful attitude is the key to your own survival.” There were several instances of language and crudeness especially in the middle of the book during and right after the war years and before he shares his salvation experience.