Jack’s Winning Words 7/7/14
“Never give up, no matter what!” (Louis Zamperini)  I intended to use this quote at Christmastime when a movie about him is set to be released; but he died last week, and his words can’t wait.  Shot down in WW 2, adrift on the Pacific for 47 days, captured and tortured as a POW.  Louis became an inspirational Christian speaker, with “Never give up!” as one of his themes.  Zamperini practiced what he preached.    ;-)  Jack 

FROM MICHIZONA RAY:  I "heard" the book-on-tape on a trip to Arizona. It was captivating. What a life! His story is incredible indeed. "Unbroken" is a perfect title describing his experiences, one after the other. I kept thinking throughout the entire book, "are you kidding!" His suffering seemed worse than a modern-day story of Job. The best part, was how he utilized all that suffering for constructive use.====JACK:  One of the good things about quotes used for Winning Words... They serve to whet the appetite for knowing "the rest of the story."  "Unbroken" is on my list of books to read.

FROM TARMART REV:  Always amazed at some of these folk who have gone through such drama and trauma, and come out at the end was such great testimonies of God's presence and protectiveness through it all . . . I'm become spellbound in listening.====JACK:  Someone in the future may talk about you in the same way.  "Do you know what Great Grandpa Paul used to do?  Can you believe it?"

FROM PH IN MINNESOTA:  i am trying to read his book right now but this has been a very busy summer!  where in the world did June go??====JACK:  June has gone where every other month has gone...and where Louis Zamperini has gone...and where you and I will go.  Have you ever sung...
I’m but a stranger here,   Heaven is my home;   Earth is a desert drear,   Heaven is my home;   Danger and sorrow stand   Round me on every hand;   Heaven is my fatherland,   Heaven is my home. ====PH:  i sang it many times as a kid our of that old Augustana hymn book, if i remember correctly.  i have always liked that line: you can be so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good!  but you can also be so earthly minded that you are no heavenly good either!====JACK:  It's interesting to note that the composer of the music for the hymn was Sir Arthur Sullivan (Gilbert and Sullivan) who also wrote the music for Onward, Christian Soldiers. 

FROM HCC CHUCK:  I recommend you read the new book about Zamperini  "unbroken". ====JACK:  Others have said the same thing.  The movie will probably be popular, too.  

FROM RS IN TEXAS:  Sorry to hear about Louis. Unbroken was a great book - hope the movie does it (and him) justice.====JACK:  It's not unusual for someone in their 90s to die.  It's amazing that he lived as long as he did, considering his "close" calls.

FROM SB IN MICHIGAN:  Our Amazing Grace book group read the book, Unbroken, about Louis Zamperini a couple of years ago. An inspiring story of faith, courage and perseverance…====JACK:
Stories like Zamperini's are an encouragement to others who, may at times, think that there's no way out of a troubled situation.

FROM JE IN MICHIGAN:  The book "Unbroken," has been a best seller for years. I'm going to try to read it this summer.====JACK:  For me, too....except I've got to finish The Marigold Hotel first.

FROM PILOT TOM:  The book written about his life's experiences, Unbroken,  is very inspirational and truly, he never gave up!!====JACK:  As flier, can you imagine going down in the Pacific Ocean and being on a raft for almost 2 months?