Louie Zamperini was a trouble maker, thief, and one to waste true potential, but he began running and with that it lead him down a somewhat exciting life. It’s stated in the book when he finally surrendered to his brother Pete, he says he’s going to be a runner and was going to go all out.
(Page 16). That summer Louie ran and ran and tried his very best to improve not just for him, but for the one that had faith in him when no one did. Louie showed true perseverance because he didn’t just give up when running became tough; he pushed thru. Louie is someone who truly wants it and is willing to work for it, not like his past self who would give up and run back to committing petty crimes. Next, on July 3, 1936 when Louie was trying to qualify