Tag Archives: Laura Hillenbrand

Something Borrowed

Posted on January 12, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” When Daniel James Brown began his book about the 1936 U.S. Olympic rowing team, he took as his model Laura Hillenbrand, author of the wonderful bestsellers, Unbroken and Seabiscuit: “When I first … Continue reading →

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Unbreakable, Unstoppable

Posted on December 22, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“…I feel so fully alive when I’m really into a story. I feel like all my faculties are engaged, and this is where I’m meant to be. It’s probably what a racehorse feels like when it runs. This is what … Continue reading →

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Amazing Story

Posted on August 3, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Extraordinarily moving… gripping…a powerfully drawn survival epic…a master class in narrative storytelling.” The Wall Street Journal “Thrilling…stirring and triumphant…a nearly continuous flow of suspense.” Los Angeles Times A meticulous, soaring, and beautifully written account of an extraordinary life.” The Washington … Continue reading →

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