SOUL SURFER

powerful story of how she had endured more pain at the age of 12 than most could

When Bethany Hamilton got attacked she was not disappointed. After she went to the hospital she asked the doctor when she could go back surfing. The doctor said she wouldn’t be able to go back surfing in a couple of months. Bethany did not let that keep her down she had a positive attitude about it. While everyone was sending her get well cards and letters she had quoted “just because I got attacked didn’t changed me from how I

In this quote Bethany, the narrator is describing the surfing and its pros and cons. This quote is significant because it she shows why surfing is important to her.She describes the overall negative consequences of surfing but how its apart of the game. In the end all Bethany wants to do is surf and she will overcome anything to surf.

Many things about the film remake of Bethany's story are the same as the real-life event. Bethany and her family helped as much as they could with the film- making process, and met with each of the cast members before, as well as throughout, the filming process. Some of the similarities to the real- life event include Bethany's excitement to return to the water and her old surfing life, as well as the timeline in which she did. Bethany began surfing again within one month of her attack. Other similarities were that of: her cutting fruit by holding it between her feet, her taking the arm off of one of her Barbie dolls to match hers, and her overall hard work to go on to having a pro- surfer career. Also, Bethany's family dog, Hana, was the actual dog that played "Ginger" in the movie.

1. Soul Surfer takes place in Kauai, Hawaii. In the story, the main character-Bethany Hamilton- is an extremely talented surfer. Her whole life basically revolved around surfing, she loved it more than anything else in the world. Bethany spent most of her time in the water, either practicing or competing. Until one day during a practice session with her best friend, Alana Blanchard, something tragic occurred. Bethany was attacked by a 14 foot tiger shark. Alana, and her father and brother rushed Bethany to the hospital, in fear that she might die. Ironically, Bethany’s father was getting surgery that day, and he left his room so that his daughter could be helped. It was her and her family’s faith in God

Gabrielle starts her story with how she came into the world and moves to her family’s journey from living out of their Dodge Van for her first delicate year of life, to the family’s separation across Virginia towns, surviving an absent father, and undergoing the years of expensive and rigorous training that is needed for an elite gymnast to compete with the rest of the world’s athletes. From Gabrielle qualifying for special programs that helped fund her training, to her mother having to work multiple jobs in order to keep a roof over their heads, to helping the American team win Gold in the 2012 London games, it is obvious that Gabrielle has a good reason to put her faith in God. He

Zinsser gave great advice to memoir writers. Soul Surfer a memoir about a girl who lost her arm to a shark. She does and doesn’t follow Zinsser’s advice, “Be yourself, speak freely, tell your story,” (Zinsser 2, 4, 6)

A girl named Bethany Hamilton defeats all odds when she loses her arm in a shark attack. Through her faith and family she never loses her determination to get back on her board and return to competitive surfing. She has touched the lives of so many people with her charitable efforts, message, and her overall strength. She has become an inspiration for everyone around the world. Bethany shares her life story in the movie Soul Surfer, directed by Sean McNamara with performances by AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood. The movie follows the life of Bethany Hamilton, a thirteen-year-old competitive surfer in Kauai, Hawaii. Even though Soul Surfer is based on a true story, the movie itself is only semi-accurate, as demonstrated by character, plot, and special effects.

Michael was in and out of foster homes and at times living on the street until a football coach at a private school saw potential in Michael and admitted him into a prestigious school. Although he did suffer from learning disabilities and did not have a permanent place to call home, not even a bed. Later on, a mother of a student from the private school finds out about Michael’s predicament and invites him to stay the night at their home. However, that one night stay turned into a permanent living situation as the mother felt that it was her mission to provide Michael with everything he needed emotionally and academically. After graduating high school as the mother made sure he gets an education, Michael achieved his dream and played for the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans and currently is signed with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Whereas in the movie "Soul Surfer", Bethany Hamilton is a surfer who was competing in national competitions with her best friend until things changed in a heartbeat. On Halloween morning, Bethany was on a typical ocean outing when a 14-foot tiger shark came out of nowhere and attacked her and as a result, she lost her left arm. However, she did not give in! Strengthened by the support and love of her parents and friends, she was

Even though Bethany lost her arm, she was still audacious, courageous and especially spirited. After getting attacked by a fierce creature, Bethany still wanted to keep doing what she loved, which was surfing. Bethany wanted to help others that were going through the exact same situation, so she decided to go all around the world and give speeches and advice to everyone she met.

As Gabby first walked on stage to observe she “scanned the 16,500 seats. Some were so high that she could barely see” (197). As she left for the Olympics, her host mom, Missy, gave her an enveloped with a note for each day at the Olympics. The first card came from her mom, it read “Breeeeeezy, you’re an Olympian! You did it! When you’re preparing to compete, I want you to always end up on top. Never forget that god has made you the head, and not the tail” (198). This gave Gabby so much confidence that she was ready to take on the floor. Team USA put itself in a strong position with the all around competition. Gabby came in third which is all she needed to stay here and compete with her teammates she has dreamed of all along.

Margot owes the Coconut Bar and a surfing school, but the school is in financial trouble. Margot used to be a professional surfer, winning trophies, but since Caleb’s death she hasn’t been in the water.

Typically they do not want to hurt anyone’s feelings or apologize for their greatness. Brandi Chastain’s picture represents a little girl who fell in love with a game that as an adult turned that love into a care she enjoyed doing and joyful at the outcome. Women and girls should be able to celebrate the good things that they do because if we can’t feel good about the good things we do, nobody else can. Society will continue to have views and comments on moments should really be, but as we develop sports more and more we see that women athletes are breaking barriers to show just how tough they are. In that moment Brandi Chastain became a hero, role model, and empowered women and girls around the world who were watching. She has shown that women are strong; that they are fighters, and that they too can be

Bethany had to overcome many obstacles, such as re-learning simple things. After using two arms to help her with basic tasks, like getting dressed, it was hard for her to actually do them with only one arm. Most things she had to relearn were simple like chopping foods and getting dressed. Others weren’t as simple, like relearning how to surf. Trying to adapt to the chores she had to relearn was a difficult process, but

The film's protagonist, Bethany Hamilton, is young but demonstrates remarkable maturity for her age. She is passionate about and committed to surfing as a recreational activity and also as a professional sport. Bethany has a strong Christian faith, which is shown to be an important part of her character as well as her family background. Bethany's parents Tom and Cheri are both depicted as stalwart supporters of their daughter, as well as being laid-back surfers who are entrenched in Hawaii. Bethany has two brothers, Noah and Timmy. Neither Noah nor Timmy are major characters in the film. Bethany's best friend Alana features prominently in the film, as she is supportive of her friend and is also a competitive surfer. Alana and Bethany both win competitions and were both selected for Rip Curl sponsorship. Another key character in Soul Surfer is Malina, a bitter, competitive surfer who