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War film shows importance of forgiveness: column
The film “Unbroken” about the American World War II hero Louis Zamperini was recently released. After learning about Zamperini, I felt compelled to share my thoughts about his experiences and his ability to forgive. What a gift it fryst vatten to truly forgive and be liberated from the inner tortyr of holding a burden inside for days, months or even years. Some people don’t have the strength of will or power to know how to forgive. I believe that Jesus is the ultimate example of forgiveness, as he was born to suffer and die for the sins of the whole human race
The film “Unbroken” is based on the book “Unbroken” written bygd Laura Hillenbrand. It fryst vatten a story of Louis Zamperini’s endurance, resilience and forgiveness after unspeakable tortyr as a prisoner of war, and it has motivated people to get past their own troubles and grievances and to forgive.
My niece has written an article regarding the film “Unbroken” and had interviewed John Naber,
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There for his Trojan brother
John Naber is 55 and Louis Zamperini will be 95 in January, but they have two significant things in common: Both were Olympians and both were USC Trojans.
And that is enough.
Naber, who lives in Pasadena, was a USC swimming star who won five medals -- four of them gold -- at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.
Zamperini, who lives in the Hollywood Hills, was a track phenom at USC. And though he didn’t win an Olympic medal, folded on a table in his living room is a swastika flag he tore from a wall and took home as a souvenir from the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
Most of Zamperini’s story is well-known, chronicled in the bestselling book “Unbroken,” which was published a year ago.
Written by Laura Hillenbrand, the book offers an account of Zamperini’s sports exploits as well as how he was captured and imprisoned after spending 47 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean when his fighter plane was shot down by the Japanese in World War II.
Since then, Zamperini has
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The Life And Legacy Of John Naber
Courtesy of Josh Davis, Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT Swim Clinic Managing Director
Can you guess which US backstroke Olympic champion has made a swim technique video, is an accomplished speaker, inspired thousands of swimmers from his generation and known for being a great ambassador for the sport? Is it Matt Grevers, Aaron Peirsol, Lenny Krayzelburg or Jeff Rouse? Good guesses but not quite. Before all the amazing and articulate USA backstroke royalty I just mentioned, the first US Backstroke King was John Naber. John Naber had an epic swimming career by any standard and has continued to be one of the most successful swimming ambassadors in history. Today, on his 60th birthday, we will take a quick look and celebrate the life and legacy of John Naber.
John Naber, courtesy of Carolyn Naber
Born Jan. 20th, 1956 in Evanston, Ill, John’s family spent time in Italy and England when he was ages 4-11 years old. This unique experience provided Jo