Most Popular Books by Bethany Hamilton

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 Bethany responded to the shark''s stealth with a calmness beyond belief. Pushing pain and panic aside, she immediately thought: ''Get to the beach...'' Rushed to the hospital, where her father, Ted Hamilton, was about to undergo knee surgery, Bethany found herself taking his spot in the operating theatre. 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.

Honest, sometimes gut-wrenching questions from Bethany Hamilton''s fan mail---paired with inspirational Bible verses and Bethany''s own answers---will keep girls ages eight to twelve turning the pages of this book.

Showcasing page after page of breathtaking photos and life-changing inspiration from champion surfer and Christian role model Bethany Hamilton, Be Unstoppable is a beautiful gift of encouragement for any young adult to boldly follow your passions, live in faith, and be unstoppable as well. After losing her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark and returning to the competitive surfing waters a month later, New York Times bestselling author and champion surfer Bethany Hamilton is the heroine in one of the biggest comeback stories of our era. In Be Unstoppable, Bethany shares how faith, love, and passion have been the fuel to push her beyond all expectations. Alongside her insights are spectacular, full-color photos of Bethany the world-class surfer in action, capturing both her mastery of her sport as well as the beauty and raw power of the ocean. Whether in school, sports, faith, or friendships, the tenacity, courage, and wisdom that pops from these pages will help you find the unstoppable in your own life. Be bold. Be inspired. Be unstoppable. Be Unstoppable: Features the inspirational words of sought-after public speaker, champion surfer, and spiritual icon Bethany Hamilton Includes more than 60 breathtaking photos from the making of her new documentary, Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable Captures Bethany''s sense of wonder and adventure throughout every page Is a full-color, giftable photo book with a decorated cover

She’s blonde, brave, and totally determined—she’s a gutsy professional surfer who has inspired millions, and her biggest audience is teenage girls. In this devotional, Bethany speaks straight to her soul sisters about letting God lead in the epic ride of life. In this devotional, Bethany shares stories of women to admire, prayers to focus on, and wipeouts to avoid. Girls will hear thoughts on friends, family, faith, gossip, and peer pressure—Bethany covers it all. This book will release in time for the scheduled Spring 2011 launch of Bethany’s movie, Soul Surfer, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Carrie Underwood. This re-release is updated with new content, a “Where Is She Now?” page, and journaling spots.

It took real faith and courage to get Bethany back on a surfboard after losing her arm to a shark. In this new four-book fiction series based on the life of surfer star Bethany Hamilton, Bethany and her friends discover God’s love and guidance as they tackle the waves that life hands them. Also available: Soul Surfer™ Bible, Ask Bethany, and Rise Above. In Clash, it’s a challenge to their tight-knit group when a new girl with a secret crowds Bethany and her friends. Important heart issues lead to difficult decisions. In Burned, Bethany has a run-in with an unpleasant kid on a surf trip to Samoa and discovers something in the Samoan culture that brings healing and forgiveness. In Storm, Bethany helps a young family lost on the Kalalun trail. As Bethany’s youth group struggles to raise funds for a mission trip, her small act of kindness blesses them all. In Crunch, Bethany meets a little girl at an orphanage in Mexico who must have her arm removed. Concerned by her condition, Bethany makes a promise to the child that threatens Bethany’s opportunity to surf in a prestigious contest.

From Bethany Hamilton’s fan letters come these honest, sometimes gut-wrenching questions. Some questions you may have asked about yourself at some time. Bethany’s sincere answers reflect her faith, and with some of her favorite Scripture versus, her answers will inspire you, let you into Bethany’s heart, and possibly help you with some of your own life questions. This updated edition includes some new questions and answers, and lets readers see how she has grown and changed, and where she is today.

It took real faith and courage to get Bethany back on a surfboard after losing her arm to a shark. In this new four-book fiction series based on the life of surfer star Bethany Hamilton, Bethany and her friends discover God’s love and guidance as they tackle the waves that life hands them. Also available: Soul Surfer™ Bible, Ask Bethany, and Rise Above. In Clash, it’s a challenge to their tight-knit group when a new girl with a secret crowds Bethany and her friends. Important heart issues lead to difficult decisions. In Burned, Bethany has a run-in with an unpleasant kid on a surf trip to Samoa and discovers something in the Samoan culture that brings healing and forgiveness. (added a return) In Storm, Bethany helps a young family lost on the Hanakapiai Trail. As Bethany’s youth group struggles to raise funds for a mission trip, her small act of kindness blesses them all. In Crunch, Bethany meets a little boy at an orphanage in Mexico who must have his foot removed. Concerned by his condition, Bethany makes a promise to the child that threatens her opportunity to surf in a prestigious contest.

In Rise Above, a book of devotions, teen surfing star Bethany Hamilton shares with young girls her courage and enthusiasm for God, inspiring them to face life head on and stand strong in their faith.

Hamilton, Bethany and her friends discover God’s love and guidance as they tackle the waves that life hands them. Also available: Soul SurferTM Bible, Ask Bethany, and Rise Above. In Clash, it’s a challenge to their tight-knit group when a new girl with a secret crowds Bethany and her friends. Important heart issues lead to difficult decisions. In Burned, Bethany has a run-in with an unpleasant kid on a surf trip to Samoa and discovers something in the Samoan culture that brings healing and forgiveness. In Storm, Bethany helps a young family lost on the Hanakapiai Trail. As Bethany’s youth group struggles to raise funds for a mission trip, her small act of kindness blesses them all. In Crunch, Bethany meets a little boy at an orphanage in Mexico who must have his arm removed. Concerned by his condition, Bethany makes a promise to the child that threatens her opportunity to surf in a prestigious contest.

Bethany Hamilton has become a fitness expert by virtue of being a professional athlete who has excelled—and she''s done it while overcoming incredible challenges. Whether you know Bethany or not, whether you surf or not, everyone has challenges, and in Surfer Style, Bethany shares some of her core experiences with body, mind and spirit. Sharing her expertise as an athlete, New You helps young girls develop a healthy lifestyle, understand their changing bodies, gain confidence, and establish a pattern of healthy living starting at a young age. This book includes workouts specially developed for young girls by Bethany’s personal trainer, recipes and information on healthy eating based on “Bethany’s food pyramid,” which follows the Mediterranean diet, and advice on deepening your spiritual health, for a total body wellness book perfect for growing girls. This isn''t a book about Bethany, this is a book about wellness, becoming your best “you,” through physical and spiritual balance, because spiritual health is just as important as physical health.

When Olivia the otter believes her broken arm means the end of summer surfing, Olivia''s friends help her face her fears and get back out on the waves; includes BRAVE challenge activities for families.

In Storm, Bethany helps a young family lost on the Kalalun trail. As Bethany''s youth group struggles to raise funds for a mission trip, her small act of kindness blesses them all.

Toe Bethany Hamilton deur ’n haai aangeval is, het sy gereageer met die kalmte van ’n tienermeisie met God aan haar kant. “Wanneer kan ek weer gaan surf?” was die eerste vraag wat sy gevra het ná haar nood-operasie. SOUL SURFER – OP GOLWE VAN GELOOF is die ware verhaal van dié jong meisie se geestelike standvastigheid en geloof wat alles oorwin. Sy het ’n slegte ervaring omskep in ’n geleentheid om haar geloof en siel met die wêreld te deel. As surfer wys Bethany se deursettingsvermoë dat die siel ook in surfing belangriker is as die liggaam. Sy deel kleurfoto’s uit haar persoonlike album en skryf ook oor die geskiedenis van surfing. SOUL SURFER – OP GOLWE VAN GELOOF is die inspirasie agter die gewilde fliek Soul Surfer en bevat ’n fliekjoernaal van Bethany se ervaring van die verfilming en spesiale onderhoude met akteurs en die regisseur van die fliek.

A companion to the Soul Surfer books, this NIV surfer-style Bible helps girls ages 8-12 apply Hamilton''s messages of courage, hope, and faith. The volume includes tip-in devotions and surfing tips, diagrams, and lingo.

Deskarki Bethany Hamilton je leta 2003, ko je imela 13 let, morski pes odgriznil levo roko. Izgubila je kar 60 odstotkov krvi in skoraj umrla. V knjigi Bethany opisuje, kako je preživela napad morskega psa, ki ji je vzel roko, vendar ji ni zlomil duha. Ljubezen do valov je bila namreč tako močna, da se ji je uspelo vrniti, premagati vse ovire in postati profesionalna deskarka. Danes sodi med najboljše na svetu, s svojo zgodbo pa navdihuje množice po vsem svetu. Po knjigi Deskarka z dušo je bil posnet tudi film.