Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board - Softcover

Hamilton, Bethany; Bundschuh, Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451679130 ISBN 13: 9781451679137

Publisher: MTV Books, 2012

Synopsis

The bestselling inspirational story of the celebrated teenaged surfer girl who lost her arm in a near-fatal shark attack—and triumphantly returned to competitive surfing.

She lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith. In her #1 New York Times bestseller, Bethany Hamilton tells the moving story of her triumphant return to competitive surfing, which continues to inspire all who hear it.

They say Bethany Hamilton has salt water in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? Or that nothing—not even the loss of her arm—could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark’s stealth attack with the calm of a teenage girl with God on her side, resolutely pushing aside her pain and panic while being rescued and brought back to shore. “When can I surf again?” was the first thing Bethany asked after her emergency surgery, leaving no doubt that her spirit and determination were part of a greater story—a tale of personal empowerment and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfing, perhaps even less so, than the soul.

About this title

About the Author:

Bethany Hamilton was one of the country’s top amateur surfers before a shark attacked her in October 2003, severing her left arm from her body. She has since returned to surfing and is an official spokeperson for RipCurl.

From Booklist:

Gr. 6-9. Readers may not recall the name Bethany Hamilton, but after a glance at the cover photo, they'll recognize her as the girl who lost her arm to a shark while surfing. Hamilton tells her own story, though in many places the narrative sounds more like it's from an adult's perspective--perhaps from an adult coauthor. It begins with the moment a giant white shark chomps off her arm. She then goes back to discuss the events leading up to the attack and to describe what her life was like before the tragedy--home-schooling in a strong Christian household and lots of competitive surfing. Hamilton's account is suffused with her feelings for God and His impact in her life. Perhaps because of this relationship, she never seems depressed about her situation; in fact, she is surfing again. The inset of color photos offers further insight into Hamilton's life. Although this may quickly date, it has automatic appeal for a wide range of readers. Ilene Cooper
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About this edition

• Publisher: MTV Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1451679130
• ISBN 13: 9781451679137
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 304