Tracking my efforts to beat Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), aka CFIDS, aka CFS

Tracking my efforts to beat Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), aka CFIDS, aka CFS

Monday, June 11, 2012

Interview with Laura Hillenbrand

If you haven't seen it, here's an interview from the Today Show with Laura Hillenbrand, the author to Seabiscuit and Unbroken.  She also has ME/CFS.

The interview is mostly about Louis Zamperini, the subject of Unbroken.  But Hillenbrand also discusses writing the book while battling ME/CFS.  Later, Zamperini mentions that he gave her his Purple Heart medal in recognition of her struggles with ME/CFS.    

By the way, Unbroken happens to be one of my favorite books.  I read it before I came down with ME.  Regardless of what type of book you normally read, chances are you'll like Unbroken.  At it's core, it's a story about not giving up hope when you're faced with a difficult situation--something most PWMEs can relate to.

The interview can be watched here.  



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