On January 26, 2012 Louie Zamperini, World War II veteran, American Olympic track star, and subject of Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book, UNBROKEN – will turn 95 years old.
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On January 26, 2012 Louie Zamperini, World War II veteran, American Olympic track star, and subject of Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book, UNBROKEN – will turn 95 years old.
Help us wish Louie Happy Birthday! Visit Laura’s Facebook page to leave your birthday greeting.
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On November 26, 2011 the pianist Alice Herz-Sommer will turn 108 years old. As the world’s oldest living Holocaust survivor, she has seen it all. But despite her imprisonment in Theresienstadt and the loss of many of her family and friends, Alice has been victorious in her ability to live a life without bitterness. She credits music as the key to her survival, as well as her ability to acknowledge the humanity in each person, even her enemies.
Today Alice lives in London, where she still practices piano for hours every day.
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