Laura Hillenbrand Quotes

A collection of quotes by Laura Hillenbrand.

Laura Hillenbrand is an acclaimed American author known for her exceptional work in non-fiction writing. Born on May 15, 1967, in Fairfax, Virginia, Hillenbrand developed a deep passion for storytelling and literature from a young age. She attended Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where she studied literature and creative writing.

Hillenbrand gained widespread recognition with her debut book, "Seabiscuit: An American Legend," published in 2001. This best-selling masterpiece chronicled the true story of a thoroughbred racehorse named Seabiscuit and its unlikely rise to become a symbol of hope during the Great Depression.

Despite facing severe health challenges, including a debilitating chronic illness called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Hillenbrand continued to showcase her remarkable talent for research and storytelling. Her meticulous attention to detail, engrossing narrative style, and ability to capture the essence of human resilience have endeared her to readers around the world.

Following the success of "Seabiscuit," Hillenbrand published her second book, "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption," in 2010. This critically acclaimed work delved into the extraordinary life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete turned World War II prisoner of war. Like her previous work, "Unbroken" captured the hearts and minds of readers, topping bestseller lists and receiving numerous awards.

Laura Hillenbrand's remarkable ability to bring historical events to life and shine a light on the indomitable human spirit has firmly established her as a cherished and respected author in the literary world. Her work continues to inspire and captivate audiences as she intertwines powerful storytelling with the often-uncelebrated triumphs of the human experience.

My illness is excruciating and difficult to cope with. It ta

My illness is excruciating and difficult to cope with. It takes over your entire life and causes more suffering than I can describe.

Laura Hillenbrand

Life

I'm looking for a way out of here. I can't have it physicall

I'm looking for a way out of here. I can't have it physically, so I'm going to have it intellectually. It was a beautiful thing to ride Seabiscuit in my imagination. And it's just fantastic to be there alongside Louie as he's breaking the NCAA mile record. People at these vigorous moments in their lives - it's my way of living vicariously.

Laura Hillenbrand

Imagination

While it's really hard to do, at the same time, I'm escaping

While it's really hard to do, at the same time, I'm escaping my body, which I really want to do. I'm living someone else's life. I get very intensely into the story, into the interviews and the research. I'm experiencing things along with my subjects. I have a freedom I don't have in my physical life.

Laura Hillenbrand

Freedom

I am actually in poor health due to chronic fatigue and immu

I am actually in poor health due to chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, and my ability to work is greatly diminished right now, so I have to get better before I can start another big project.

Laura Hillenbrand

Health

Louie and Seabiscuit were both Californians and both on the

Louie and Seabiscuit were both Californians and both on the sports pages in the 1930s. I was fascinated. When I learned about his World War II experiences, I thought, 'If this guy is still alive, I want to meet him.'

Laura Hillenbrand

Sports

Fatigue is what we experience, but it is what a match is to

Fatigue is what we experience, but it is what a match is to an atomic bomb.

Laura Hillenbrand

Experience

It only worked for a little while the morning after I agreed

It only worked for a little while the morning after I agreed to go with Universal, an article came out in the Hollywood trade papers, and the secret was out.

Laura Hillenbrand

Morning

I am disabled, so I can't travel, and I have not been to any

I am disabled, so I can't travel, and I have not been to any development meetings, but Gary and the others affiliated with the film keep me updated on everything.

Laura Hillenbrand

Travel