Bethany Hamilton, whom YM magazine called the "Bravest Girl in America," has been surfing since she was a toddler. After her shark attack, she returned to competitive surfing and in 2005 took first place in the NSSA National Championships. Now a professional surfer, she is currently ranked among the top women in the world. As well as receiving the 2004 Teen Choice Award for Courage and the 2004 ESPY award for Best Comeback Athlete, she makes many television and other event appearances. Recently, she launched Friends of Bethany, an organization dedicated to supporting and encouraging shark attack survivors and traumatic amputees along with presenting inspiring life stories through movies, projects, and activities.
"Surfer Bethany Hamilton, of Kauai, revisits her first book--about
her life before and after losing her left arm to a shark in 2003,
when she was 13. Now, with the release of a docudrama on her life,
she has added new material. Eleni Pappageorge's narration reflects
the maturity Hamilton has gained since the first book. The most
interesting passages are about Hamilton's family, their Christian
perspective, and the bond formed by their shared love of surfing.
The book would be an excellent choice for Christian families
listening together--and, thankfully, there's nothing graphic about
the shark attack. Interviews at the end provide an interesting look
at the making of the movie."
J.A.S. (c) AudioFile Portland, Maine
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