Valor

Unbreakable: The Harrowing Tale of an American Hero's Survival in the Pacific Theater Valor is the magnificent story of Lieutenant William Frederick "Bill" Harris, a genuine American hero who survived the fall of the Philippines and brutal captivity under the Japanese during World War II. This riveting narrative nonfiction, expertly crafted by New York Times bestselling author and retired fighter pilot Dan Hampton, offers a fresh perspective on the Pacific War. Captured during the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942, Harris endured a series of harrowing ordeals, from a daring escape through shark-infested waters to guerrilla fighting in the Philippines and a treacherous voyage to China. Despite being starved, tortured, and beaten in the notorious Ofuna POW camp, Harris never surrendered. With ingenuity and courage, he eavesdropped on guards and created secret codes to communicate with fellow prisoners. Through military documents, personal photos, and an unpublished memoir provided by Harris' daughter, Valor dramatically reveals the Lieutenant's experiences in his own words. From his liberation in August 1945 to representing American Marine POWs during the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, this is the stunning and captivating true story of an unbreakable spirit and an American hero.