Soul Surfer Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Bethany Hamilton
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
938

Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton Book Summary

The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing.
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.

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Book Name Soul Surfer
Genre Biography
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 48.22 MB

Soul Surfer (Bethany Hamilton) Book Reviews 2024

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Best book all summer. This is the best book that inspired me all summer

Bethanny. Best book ever

Amazing. This book is truly amazing. I have seen the movie and wanted to read the book for some time now. This girl has a lot of guts to be able to back out into the water after all the struggle she has been through.

Soul surfer. I love the movie and I hope I could read the book!! Hola's out!

Soul-inspiring. This real life account of a girl from a small village in Hawaii is incredibly inspiring on so many levels. As as a mom who has been accused on several occasions of being over-protective, this story reminded me that where I place my faith is where I will find my belief. It took me back to placing faith in God and giving him back the control over my life, as well as the lives of my kids. That was just one of the many, many spiritually inspiring messages I walked away with, and now my daughter is going out in the world to share Jesus as I am home praying on her behalf and bathing in peace that only comes from God. Praise our Lord, Jesus Christ!

Loved it. This book is amazing.I loved it.It was an inspiring story.

Bethany Hamilton. Soul surfer is an inspiring, and touching book it is definitely worth the price!!!!!!!!!!!

Love reading the book and watching the movie. Inspiring book of a wonderful girl who with her faith and determination was able to surf again. This was a great book and loved the movie.

Inspiring. I have grown up on Kauai my whole life and this book is amazing. I remember walking into the Lihue airport and seeing a one armed girl in the restroom.Being only 5 ,I stared.then I ran out and told my mom and she said it was Bethany.LOVE YOU BETHANY!!!

Awesome Sample.. I read the sample of this book and I am dying to read the rest of it. Bethany is such an inspiration and an awesome role model. She is an awesome Christian influence and an inspiration to everyone. The first time I heard about Bethany was in an article I my American Girl magazine and ever since then I was curious to read the whole story. I'm about to go buy this book that's for sure!!!!!!! :) GOD IS ENOUGH!!! ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!! :) :)

Looks Great but won't download for me. I bought this book and every time I click download it gets all the way to the end but then stops and never finishes. I needed this book for school and this screwed me over.

Super inspiring!. This book forever changed me! It made me feel like I was talking to Bethany herself telling me how things are from her point of view. I feel that with this book you can feel closer to god and Bethany. I think i might even read it again! Wait "I think? I know!" I definitely suggest you read this!

Inspirational. Truly inspiring. Her faith inspired me to use my faith to help me get through a hard time.❤️❤️❤️

Amazing!!!!. Omg! Normally I hate reading . I read this book in two days. I love this movie and this book I think that any one who has trouble facing there fears should watch a this movie and read this book. This taught me to never give up even when the worst thing happens you can always live life to the fullest even after a horrible event comes.

Wonderful!. This book is phenomenal! It in great detail explains her journey to survive in her situation and she is a trooper! It ties in God and it shows she is really big in her faith! She never gives up and always preservers. It is a very entertaining book that anyone at any age could enjoy!

BethanyHamilton. This book us very inspirational and tear worth. Her story is truly beautiful! My dad and I were just talking about how Hollywood makes no good movies and low and behold this commercial came on. I love how she gives all her fame an things to God.

AWESOMEST BOOK EVER!!!. Bethany is the most inspiring girl ever! I am 13 and can't even relate to her about surfing Hawaii or ever seeing a shark only on tv but I felt like I was her best friend and she was only talking to me. So so inspirational. I would recommend this book to anyone from 10 to 110. LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!!

Soul surfer an awesome book. It was an amazing book and so inspirational Bethany is truly an amazing person I just saw the movie the movie was amazing also but I liked the book just a tad better because Bethany Hamilton actually wrote it herself GOOD LUCK BETHANY IN YOUR NEXT SURF COMPETITION YOU ARE TRULY AN AMAZING PERSON AND I LOOK UP TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Uplifting!. This book is an inspirational! Highly recommend!!!!!!

AWESOME. It's the sweetest, best, and Inspiring book I've ever read.😊

Soul Surfer. Totally a love story - love of God, life, family, friends and surfing!

Good read. One of the better books I've read.

Soul surfer. OMG I want to see the movie so badly..... I also really want the book because I luv to surf!!!

Omg the best. This book is the best!!! I could not put it down you will live it

Soul surfer. I saw the movie and never read the book, but once I read the book I thought that what Bethany had to go through was rough but she still got back into the water! I know myself, I would be petrified! She is so brave! The book is amazingly written! And I like how the book (and the movie) is about faith, love, family, and God. I love how the story is surrounded by Jeremiah 29:11. I think this book is a great book and if you loved the movie you would definitely love the book! Totally recommended! 🌅🌊

Soul Surfer. I saw the movie... BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!! I think everyone should have a chance to see this movie!! I think it is really inspirational about how she doesn't want people going easy on her when she was in the surfing competition, too. I give 20 stars and 1000 thumbs up!!

Like the extras. I loved this book!! I read it in... Oh 1 day, that's how amazing it was. It was expensive for how short it is though. Worth it, but expensive. I also loved how there were extras in the back like pictures and Bethany's movie journal. So amazing and inspiring! I recommend it to everyone;even people who don't surf

Soul Surfer. I was very inspired by bethany's story of tragedy and triumph, of learning to trust in God to help you overcome anything. It just shows you that anything is possible if we believe in God and then give it our best!

Inspirational!. What an inspirational story... inspiring for me as an adult, as I'm sure it would be for someone younger. It's an easy read. I like the book more than the movie, which is saying a lot, as I LOVED the movie.

Wow!!. Bethany Hamilton is such a great inspiration!! If I could pick one person to spend the day with, I would pick her. This story is very inspirational! PLEASE, PLEASE read this book. There is even a good movie about it. BUY THE BOOK..... Thanks:P

My experence. This book is amazing ! The way she comes back and me being a surfer that's truefully amazing I'm a surfer in Florida and I had my arm bit off scuba divin in the gulf of Mexico last year and iv never stopped surfing it's truly amazing to know that I have someone to relate to

Movie. Amazing movie!

Not worth. This is not worth the money of coarse would only have gave it the stars it deserves if they cut some slack on the money.Like two bucks at least.........Could buy it for 2 times less

Great inspiration. This book really inspired be to not take any thing I had for granted and it makes me really wanna try surfing !! Thanks for writing this Bethany ! Keep on surfing 

This is an Inspiration to you no matter how old you are. As a family that has overcome tragedy, examples and role models like Bethany reinforce what you know and believe -- that God doesn't leave you and that you can survive and live again. You can get through it and re-connect with live. As a father with a young daughter, it was very cool reading the book because she writes the first part of the book very recently after the accident -- in other words, in the words of a 13 year old girl who's just been through a lot. It's very heart warming. The last part of the book is written more recently and reflects an evolved understanding of her circumstances and yet remains uplifting and extremely (and realistically) positive. There were parts of this book that had my eyes watering. I will probably read it again. My daughter loved it as well. Great to have such a good role model for her.

So good and sad. I love it, it inspired me because I lost my arm and I'm a surfer just like her now I live on new Mexico my name is Madison hailè I love it

Thumbs up book! :). This is the most inspiring stories I ever read. Bethany, you are a great person. She really shows you that anything is possible. She's a great one, Bethany, she is. I love her determination and belief. And I like how her faith in god and the Christ and all that is so strong. I really think she is the best surfer out there! She probably isn't, but I never surfed so I don't know too many names. Bethany, you are really the most inspiring person ever. :).

Soul Surfer. It is the best book ever and I really hope to meet Bethany Hamilton. I love surfing and I think people who like god and surfing would love this book to

Best book. Best book ever!!!!!!!!!!! I would recommend it for any one Christian. Just read it you will love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

🏄🏼‍♀️🏄🏻. Great book! I really liked how she was so honest and humble. Her story definitely points me to Christ and makes me want to be that humble. Good job on the book Bethany! And the movie is my favorite!

Awesome. Sometimes I pretend I have 1 arm. This book is so inspiring I would totally recomend this to girls of all ages

AMAZING!! :). I luvvvv this book!! It is inspiring! I have read it 2 times and it is better everytime!! I recommend it to Christians as well as other ppl who dont know Christ!! :)

Love it. This is a great book! Love the pics at the end!

Best book. What an amazing couple pages I read so ready to have mine ship over. Yeah!

What is my favorite book. I think this is my favorite book because it is very inspirational

I ❤ Bethany!!!!!!!!!. Bethany truly inspires me to try my hardest even if life unexpectedly throws you lemons. Keep stirring that lemonade, Bethany! You are my hero! Her books are really good too! She is a really talented writer!

Amazing. The movie was great and so is the book! Amazing story of love faith and friendship!

Amazing, you truly inspire me!. After seeing soul surfer the movie I wanted to learn to surf so badly and to learn so much more about Hawaii and about sharks and surfing. This book and the movie inspired me to learn to surf, and learn how to speak Hawaiian. I have a back brace for scoliosis and I found this book has really helped me be less aggravated when I can't wear things my friends wear or I cant stay at the beach for too long because of it. Bethany is my role model and I can't wait until summer so I can improve my surfing! Thank you so much Bethany, you have helped me be a better person, a better Christian, and a better athlete!

Soul Surfer. The book Soul Surfer is a great book I really liked reading it.

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Soul Surfer. Definitely aimed at the teen reader with lots of "gonnas" and ! If you can get past that, however, it's a good story, showing an amazing resilience and spirit.

Best book ever. Best book ever and a true story

Soul Surfer. A great book. A must read

Great. Bethany Hamilton is awsome

Amazing. Your story inspired me that almost anything can happen this is my favorite book ever. Your one amazing girl you can do anything if u try hard. That's what your book told me. Any way your book is my favorite on earth. ;) Oh by the way I love Hawaii

Soul surfer. This book was outstanding! I loved that Beth was so positive! It makes me so sad... But happy! This is a must read! After your done this one-of-a-kind book be sure to see the movie which was also so touching!

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Summary of Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton

The Soul Surfer book written by Bethany Hamilton was published on 28 October 2004, Thursday in the Biography category. A total of 938 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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