First, I should note that I did not read the book Unbroken. And unlike my norm, I heard a bit too much about the film before seeing it. Whether that colored my perception of the movie, I’ll never know for certain, but it is a factor to consider in understanding the various views of the…
Courage. That’s the word that kept coming to mind as I watched Captain Phillips. But the *best* display of courage I saw was not in what Captain Phillips did. It was not in the crew. It was not in the team of SEALS. It was in the medic who treated the man who had been…
Wonderful book and inspiring story. Not only is this man’s story something to enjoy, the book teaches great things about the Pakistani culture (and Mortenson’s wonderful respect for it). If only everyone could have some exposure to the story . . . and a little more understanding. (Downgraded from five stars to four due to…