42 pages • 1-hour read
The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor
A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Further Reading & Resources
Further Reading: Literature
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (2010)
The story is a type of biography about Louis Zamperini. Specifically pertinent to The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor is Zamperini’s account of being stranded at sea on a raft with two other airmen. It offers a comparison and contrast to Velasco’s account.
Further Reading: Beyond Literature
“The Hack: The Journalistic Education of Gabriel García Márquez” by Miles Corwin (2010)
“Luis Velasco; ‘Shipwrecked Sailor’ Was His Story” by Juanita Darling (2000)
“Sesenta años de la tragedia del marinero Velasco” by Óscar Alarcón Nuñez (2015)
Unlock all 42 pages of this Study Guide
Get in-depth, chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis from our literary experts.
- Grasp challenging concepts with clear, comprehensive explanations
- Revisit key plot points and ideas without rereading the book
- Share impressive insights in classes and book clubs