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Soul Surfer
This is a great story for all ages! It is about a girl who suffers from a shark attack and loses her arm. Bethany shows a great example of still going no matter how hard times may get. This is defidently a favorite of mine. I encourage you to read this book, it will inspire you as it did to me!
Soul Surfer
"It came out of the blue," was the quote Bethany Hamilton used for her book Soul Surfer written by Bethany herself.Bethany is a young 14 year-old who was a victim of a shark attack and got her arm bitten off. In the water though, her belief in Him kept her calm and only put the thought of "get to the beach". It hard not to not admire how calm she was in hospital knowing her arm was gone and the first thing she asked after her arm surgery, the first thing she asked was "when can I surf again?"Bethany's style is very interesting the way she uses section breaks in every chapter. On minute she'll be talking about her passion for surfing the next minute she's talking about her father's which keeps everything interesting. She also describes Hawaii so beautifully that you would want to pack your bags and move there! Not only does Bethany describe Hawaii but also her parents. She talks about their past and how they met each other and how they supported Bethany during the tuff times. The main reason Bethany wrote a book though and did an interview with Opera was to share her faith in God and how he lead he thorough all the chaos.I think Bethany also tried to put a lesson in her book and that was to never to lose hope and stop doing what you love. You can tell Bethany had hope for when she got out of the hospital is went back to focusing on surfing (except for all those interviews she had to do). After a while Bethany was able to surf as well as she could with two arms.This book is good for ages 9 and up for gore like themes.
Soul Surfer
Bethany Hamilton, a regular teen, writes her true story about setting out for a normal day of surfing. However, that normal day turned out to be an unforgettable one. The book, Soul Surfer, will capture your focus as soon as your tingling fingertips flip the first page. As Bethany was lying on her board waiting for a strong wave to come, she turned her head to talk to her friend when all of a sudden BAM her arm was being torn off by a humongous shark. When I read this frantic part of the book, I didn't believe it. I actually had to look over it again. Without notice, the thought of a shark tearing off her arm invaded my mind. Amazingly, she didn't even panic. She quickly told her friend to scurry to the beach and get her to the hospital. Bethany describes this extremely well because she reveals all her thoughts. "Please, God, help me. God let me get to the beach."The incredible story is enormously well written because it feels as if you are experiencing the fierce attack. Bethany not only survived this horrifying tragic, but also she left the hospital with only one arm. Before the attack, she was hoping to become a professional surfer and is still pursuing that dream. Why? "I try to explain the way I feel about surfing and it's impossible. Only surfers get it..." is what she has to say.I found that when the book ended, my thoughts were all mixed up. "How could this have happened?" were the words slipping from my mouth. I couldn't believe that she had to go through all that suffering. After you read this book, all of the events wash through your brain making your problems seem nothing compared to hers. I know that I could never walk in her shoes.
Soul Surfer
This is a great read to learn about a girl's amazing strength and humbleness. It also reinforces the understood need for a strong support group. Bethany's support group includes God, Jesus, Mom, Dad, brothers, friends, dog, etc.I did, however, read some words and wording that were probably more from the editor than from Bethany. The problem with that is it raises the question, "How much of the book was written by the editor?" The greater that number, the less inspiring the book might seem.
Soul Surfer
The book the soul surfer is an auto biography about Bethany Hamilton's story. Of how she survived a shark attack from a 15 foot tiger shark. She was only a 13 year grommet. She rips really hard!!!! Evan after the shark attack. She is a great short boarder.And a good long boarder. She has also won the nssa competion. She is now on team USA for surfing. She still competes with her arm off. She is also part of the video groms surf. Her main sponsor is rip curl. Her rip curl watchIs what caused her shark attack because of the glare.I give this book five stars because it is very descriptive and has a very good sequence.
Soul Surfer
They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? Bethany was a young girl from the town of Kauai, Hawaii. Her passion for surfing was out of this world. She goes on a rigorous journey of recovery after a shark attacked her while she was surfing with her friends. She lost her left arm and had to live her life from a new perspective. Many thought her surfing career was over. Although she was discouraged at first, her heart for this hobby was enough to prevail through the hard times. With the help of her family and friends, she learns to surf again. It took a while but she was ready to compete again. The biggest surf competition in Kauai was here and she was determined to win. No one had faith in her besides her family, and most importantly, her self. She came out, as the champion and her story of how she prevails over a time of hardship become a legend. The author's main thesis in this story is that you should never give up on your dreams no matter what happens. As long as you have the passion, hope, and strength, you can arise through any situation.Bethany's reason for writing this book was to share her story and inspire people to never give up on their dreams. Since Beth was just a small child she has been surfing. It's in her blood, and nothing could tear her apart. She wanted to influence people to never give up. No matter how hard something may be, if its what you want, its worth fighting for.The reason she was able to prevail through her troublesome time was because of how hard she worked to get back into surfing. She tried so hard to keep her dreams alive. Her mom once said to her, " you're a Hamilton and we don't give up on our dreams" (Hamilton, 106). This was when Beth got discouraged about not being able to do anything. Her mom told her not to give up, and she was one of the main peoples who influenced her to get back on the surfboard. Bethany stated, " This is my time to shine. I'm gunna come out on top, no matter what" (Hamilton, 189). This was just seconds before she was about to compete in the big Kauai competition. She was telling her self she was going to win because of all the people who were putting her down. The main reason she was able to push through was because of her desire to get what she wants.The author uses good evidence to provide the reader with insight on why she didn't give up. The counter-evidence is that she actually gave up on surfing at first. She got so discouraged that she couldn't accomplish anything with one arm that she wanted to give up on surfing all together. She said," I can't do anything. Everything's harder. School, housework, church, and especially surfing" (Hamilton, 64). This is when she was explaining to her church leader how nothing is going right for her. But with her friends and family as her support system, she had the will power to accomplish her dreams.I believe the argument that you should never give up on your dreams is convincing because of all the evidence Beth provides. Beth once stated, " I didn't give up, and look how far I've come. If I can do it, then you can too" (Hamilton, 205). This was when Beth was talking to a little girl at one of her book signings. The little girl told her how much Beth has influenced her and it really made Beth happy. The argument is Convincing because of the way Beth influenced people to never give up on their dreams.I once read an article in Surfer days Magazine about how a surfer got attacked by a shark when surfing. It explained how after his accident he was afraid to get back on the surfboard. He stopped surfing for the rest of his life even though it was his passion. Beth, on the other hand, didn't give up she was discouraged at first but she pushed through it. These two stories are different because Bethany didn't give up on what she wanted, while the other surfer did. Bethany had the power to push through the hard time.I personally found this book to be very good. It had an inspiring message that influenced me to not give up. Times can get hard, but no matter what, if its what you want, you shouldn't give up. I think any teenager would like this book, or maybe young adults. It relates to teenagers while it also inspires them in everyday life situations. I rate this book a 9 out of 10.