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

They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the tremendous passion that drives her to surf? How else could one explain that nothing -- not even the loss of her arm in a horrific shark attack -- could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii -- a glorious part of the world, where it's hard to deny the divine -- Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she immediately began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: "Get to the beach...." Rushed to the hospital, where her father, Tom Hamilton, was about to undergo knee surgery, Bethany found herself taking his spot in the O.R. It's the kind of coincidence that isn't mere coincidence to the Hamilton family, a clan whose motto could easily be "the family that surfs and prays together stays together." To them it was a sign someone had a greater plan than the one they'd been working on themselves -- which had been to scrape together whatever resources they could to help Bethany rise to the top of her sport. When the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was "When can I surf again?" it became clear that her unfaltering spirit and determination were part of a greater story -- a tale of courage and faith that this modest and soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world. Soul Surfer is a moving account of Bethany's life as a young surfer, her recovery in the wake of the shark attack, the adjustments she's made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the World Surfing Championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in God. It is a story of girl power and spiritual grit that shows that the body is no more essential to surfing -- perhaps even less so -- than the soul. - from book's back cover

Soul Surfer - A True Story Of Faith, Family, And Fighting To Get Back On The Board

Biographies & Memoirs

Sheryl Berk

RICK BUNDSCHUH

Bethany Hamilton

Community & Culture

Pocket_Books

A HILARIOUS GUIDE THAT WILL HELP YOU AVOID BEING A DORK.

Surviving Middle School

UNKOMMON MEDIA

In this moving personal account of faith and fortitude, internationally ranked surfer Bethany Hamilton tells how she survived a shark attack that cost her arm--but not her spirit.They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? How else could one explain 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 girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: “Get to the beach....” And when the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was “When can I surf again?” it became clear that her spirit and determination were part of a greater story—a tale of courage and faith that this soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world. Soul Surfer is a moving account of Bethany’s life as a young surfer, her recovery after the attack, the adjustments she’s made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the World Surfing Championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in God. It is a story of girl power and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfing—perhaps even less so—than the soul.

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

Paw Prints 2008-03-01

Getting on top of High School success. The High School years can be the most exciting - yet overwhelming - years of your life! Inside this book, you'll find all the tools and advice you'll need to help make these years easier. If you are already in High School, or planning to go soon - YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK! You'll find out: * What you can do now to prepare for your first year of High School * Key steps you can take to ensure you settle into the High School routine * How to make new friends, deal with bullies, and get along with your teachers * All the organizational tools and tips you'll need to ensure success in High School * How to tackle that stressful word: Homework! * Why it's so important to take care of yourself during High School, and tips on coping with stress * ... and much, much more!

Surviving High School: Essential Tools to Prepare You for the Road Ahead

Teen & Young Adult

Sharon Witt

Religion & Spirituality

Witt Sharon

No one prepares to fail, so why should you? Starting middle school can be like a splash of cold water in the face. I mean, kick ball and foursquare are way behind you, and what lies ahead is a place you've heard stories about - and not all of them are good. So how do you survive middle school? By knowing what's coming and understanding the secrets of success. Surviving Middle School brings laugh-filled - but extremely helpful - answers that are sure to give a jolt of confidence to any young "grom." Written in an engaging and understandable style by veteran youth worker Rick Bundschuh, the co-author of the bestseller Soul Surfer, Surviving Middle School points the way through the potential rip tides that kids face as they enter these unknown waters. Rick's advice on dealing with the opposite sex, peer pressure, how not to be a geek, and more will make you smile and help you make the most of your big dive into middle school. So jump on in - you may even enjoy the water!

Surviving Middle School: Essential Tools to Prepare You for the Road Ahead

Authentic Publishers

A man who has come to the end of his own self created misery, a small child who is cut by a different kind of poverty, as strange encounter on Chirstmas Eve and a mask whose countenance sings of a Hope that no one even imagined, The Mask weaves a tapestry of a love greater than mortals can conceive.

Mask: A Christmas Fable, The

Mason Bundschuh

Dawson Media

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