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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board Audiobook
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She lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith. Now a major motion picture, Soul Surfer is the moving story of Bethany Hamilton’s triumphant return to competitive surfing and has continued to be a beacon of inspiration to all who hear it. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater 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.
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"Bethany was the main character. She didn't change a lot, but her faith in God is more than ever. She has a lot of faith in god because she believed that God was on her side when she was in the hospital and helping her. She was realistic because she did what human beings did. I would compare her with the movie because it has the same life and other people that doesn't have an arm. I think I am most like Alana because she cares a lot about her friends and I do too. The qualities that Bethany used to save the problem was the courage and belief. She believed in God and she believes that he is always with her. She also thinks that she will not die after her arm was eaten."
— Hang (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Hamilton’s optimism, determination, and resilience (she climbed back on her surfboard within a month of the attack) are undeniably impressive and uplifting.”
— Publishers Weekly
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
Soul Surfer Listener Reviews
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" I read this aloud to a class of 7th graders. It is definitely not great writing, but we all came away liking Bethany. Who wouldn't be totally impressed with her? It got a little didactic at times which made me uncomfortable reading it aloud. I probably crossed some major lines that I shouldn't have. "
— Marilyn, 2/18/2014 -
" Thanks to cousin Katie, Hayley actually read this book as on of her first "chapter" books...she loved it and we can't wait to see the movie! "
— Amy, 2/12/2014 -
" I loved it so much. I made me realize that I should be grateful that I have two arms and not one. "
— Horsebackridingchick, 1/31/2014 -
" Wow! I picked up this book for a school project after seeing the movie,and I have to say it blew me away! It is an amazing book and Bethany's voice is really heard in the novel. It is so strong and inspiring- a book everyone should read. Wonderful book!!! 10 out of 5 stars! "
— Mallory, 1/14/2014 -
" This book, and Bethany's story, is inspiring. Her resiliency and faith helped her overcome a great obstacle and speak to millions of people about the power of the human spirit. "
— Lucy, 1/10/2014 -
" Wow you really get the feel of her life before and after the attack she is an ispiration and everyone should be that positive about life. "
— Emily, 1/9/2014 -
" i really enjoyed this book. Bethany is a really strong person. i can't wait to see the movie. "
— Janet, 1/3/2014 -
" Inspirational...my daughter read it and while helping her with homework... I got into it. Quick read and inspirational story. "
— Cristal, 12/19/2013 -
" I finished this book, and it was awesome. "
— AJ, 12/11/2013 -
" This is a great and inspiring book!!Its moved many people. I hope you all read it!! "
— Issra, 11/29/2013 -
" Reads like a biography written by a 14-year old with a good editor, which is exactly what it is. Moderately interesting, very quick read. "
— Cheryl, 10/19/2013
About Bethany Hamilton
Bethany Hamilton began surfing at a young age, winning her first surf competition at age eight. She lost her left arm in a shark attack just five years later, but returned to the water and went on to become a champion professional surfer in 2007. She has traveled around the globe to compete in surf competitions, and she currently resides in her home state of Hawaii.
About Eleni Pappageorge
Eleni Pappageorge is a Chicago-based actress with experience in theater, film, television, and voiceover work. She received a BFA in acting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program.