Hamilton, a 14-year-old aspiring professional surfer from Kauai, Hawaii, made headlines last fall after she lost her arm in a shark attack. With the help of writer Berk and Bundschuh, a pastor whom the teen calls her "spiritual advisor," the teen offers an upbeat and candid-if somewhat meandering-chronicle of her life. She opens with the shark attack, then fills in details before and after this tragic incident, giving priority to the topics pinpointed in the book's subtitle. Her fervent faith surfaces often in her account: her church youth group figures prominently in her life, she prays before each surfing competition, she states that "Being tight with God is even more important to me than surfing" and, in discussing "God's plan" for her, states, "if I can help other people find hope in God, then that is worth losing my arm for." Hamilton offers copious background information about her close-knit family and her passion for surfing, as well as expressions of gratitude for the post-attack outpouring of support and donations from friends and strangers. Despite her narrative's sometimes overly zealous inspirational overtones, Hamilton's optimism, determination and resilience (she climbed back on her surfboard within a month of the attack) are undeniably impressive and uplifting and may well reassure teens dealing with distressing or life-altering events. Ages 12-up. (Oct.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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OK, so I know that Bethany has an amazing story, but I think (and I can't believe I am saying this) the movie is so much better than the book. It is obvious that Behtany is very mature for her age, however the writing style was just so basic - yes, I know she is just a teenager - and that just did not inspire me at all. I read this book in all of an hour. I feel as though this book could have had so much potential if maybe Bethany had worked with an established writer as I found it really difficult to feel emotional at all during this book.
Soul Surfer is an autobiography of an event in Bethany Hamilton's life...a once in a lifetime event. Bethany is a young budding pro surfer or 'BETTY' in surf slang. The event happens one day when she is out doing what she loves: Surfing. Her arm gets bitten off up to the shoulder by a great white shark(this shark was later caught- they identified it as it had Bethany's watch in it's stomach!).
This is a book to put on your- TO READ list- Absolutely inspiring.
Soul Surfer is a motivating book that encourages every one who reads to keep trying and fighting for what they believe in. It is a motivating biography for anyone who wants a laugh, a cry or some motivation in life.
In summary = wow.
Bethany is amazing: amazing on the surfboard, amazing at writing and most importantly an amazing Christian.
I have been to lots of Christian talks etc. but it was this young girl’s story that really captured my heart and led me spiritually closer to the Lord.
This is a must read whether you are Christian, a surfer, non Christian or non surfer.
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