Some Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Bethany Hamilton

The “Soul Surfer” book is an inspiring and powerful story about a thirteen year old girl Bethany, who was attacked by a shark while surfing. It shows her desire and determination to return to the waves. Although she nearly died and lost her left arm, Bethany was thinking only to recover so that she could surf again. The “Soul surfer” book is a source of inspiration for millions around the world, as it teaches people not to give up even bad things happen. In her book, Bethany tells details about the shark attack, and how she managed to surf again. This amazing book gives us a close insight into Bethany’s life as a young surfer, the adjustments she needed to make, and her recovery after the shark attack. It’s the strong faith in God that helped her to overcome the terrible nightmare. Bethany never doubted in God’s intentions and plans. For her, God was everything. She draws her strength and hope from her unconditional faith. Read some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about Bethany Hamilton:

• Did you know that Bethany took part in the Rell Sun Menehune event on Oahu when she was only 8? Despite the fact that she was too young to compete, she won both the long and short board divisions.
• The fact that Bethany returned to the waves just one month after the shark accident tells us a lot about her faith and courage. In her Soul Surfer book, Bethany gives explicit details on how she survived the shark attack that happened on October 31, 2003, and her quick comeback.
• Miraculously, just few months after the shark attack, she took part in the Women’s Open Division contest where she won the 5th place. The next year, Bethany participated in the NSSA National Championships, and believe it or not, she won the 1st place.
• Bethany decided to share her story in her amazing “Soul Surfer” book which was released in October 2004. This book immediately won the hearts of millions. Because of the huge success, the “Soul Surfer” book was presented on the big screen as a movie.
• Beside “Soul Surfer” Bethany is an author of other books including ”Ask Bethany”, ”Rise Above”, ”Soul Surfer Devotions”, ”Burned”, ”Storm” and ”Crunch”. She participates in numerous charitable organizations, including her own Friends of Bethany, which serves not only to inspire shark attack survivors but many others who need help.
• Bethany was not planning to put her story into a book, but it was her pastor Berk who convinced her to share the tragic incident with the rest of the world.