Summary of Devil at My Heels

A drumhead of Devil at My Heels. Its a memoirist astir(predicate) Louis Zamperini who was a heroic Olympian. Its also a story of survival as a Japanese POW in World War II. Louis Zamperini was natural in Olean, New York, on January 26,1917. He is an Italian. But his family moved to California. Because he couldnt speak side well so no friends talked to him and always laughed at him. And he became a tough kid. Then his brother, Pete further him to run. So he made his first wise and important decision of his life. He was really slap-up at running, won many prizes.His dream was to attend an Olympic Game. Unfortunately, his whole right lung was full of pus. So he couldnt run any more. In addition, the 1940 Olympic Game was canceled due to the war. Inevitably, his dream crashed down. It was non long time for him to move into the Expediting Department at Lockheed. He also did well in it. And mavin day he flew in a B-24 Liberator. Fortunes wheel didnt care him. On May 27, he crashed i nto the Pacific Ocean. He and two other survivors found a raft and waited for rescue. They floated about forty-seven days. They evaded enemys attack several times.They killed sharks and ate their livers as food. Waited rainwater to drunk. They were still alive, but captured by the Japanese finally. Following more than two years, he was tortured and humiliated by Japanese. He experienced a lot of dehumanization and torment. Though he endured many torment, he never fuddle up hope. After two years, he backed to home eventually. But he suffered from severe posttraumatic filter out disorder. His wife helped him to get through the difficulty. He began to read Bible. He learnt to condone. Ultimately, he condoned all Japanese enemies and held on them.