The book ‘Soul Surfer’ isn’t about the glory of winning surf competitions, nor the extraordinary talent Bethany has surfing; but rather the strength and persistence Bethany had after adversity. The shark attack was a horrific occurrence which had the potential of permanently ceasing Bethany’s goals and aspirations, but Bethany found a way to break past that brick wall and use her affliction as an advantage in her career path. The author did a tremendous job at relating to the reader in her explanations and walk through of how she surpassed her adversity. Hardships and trials are just a part of life, and everyone -including the readers of her book- experiences them in different multitudes, many can relate to Bethany’s book and gain inspiration
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Not because of the fame she gained, or the surfing opportunities that opened up or because of the uniqueness of her situation. But rather, because of how her perspective of life changed. Bethany began to get her priorities straight, see the value in the simpler things, and humbly understand the impact she has on other people. After the shark attack, Bethany had a greater appreciation for her family and used the fame she gained to benefit the greater good. Because of experiencing this hardship, Bethany acquires the knowledge that “Surfing isn't the most important thing in life. Love is. I've had the chance to embrace more people with one arm than I ever could with two.” She starts to use her fame to inspire other people. The relationship between the narrator {Bethany} and the reader becomes a strong one as the book turns into Bethany directly explaining how she made the best of her situation. The reader starts to feel the connection and reflect on their own life, and what they personally value. Bethany can even go as far as to serve as an example to the reader, of the correct priorities to have. Throughout the book, Bethany promotes and encourages having a constant positive perspective on life. This is what really helps her after the shark attack. As the reader reads about the internal drama Bethany went through when determining how she was going to move on after the shark attack and how she was going to let her physical ailment effect her future the reader begins to contemplate the essence of positivity. They start to question whether their perspective or current mindset could be hindering to their potential,
Not because of the fame she gained, or the surfing opportunities that opened up or because of the uniqueness of her situation. But rather, because of how her perspective of life changed. Bethany began to get her priorities straight, see the value in the simpler things, and humbly understand the impact she has on other people. After the shark attack, Bethany had a greater appreciation for her family and used the fame she gained to benefit the greater good. Because of experiencing this hardship, Bethany acquires the knowledge that “Surfing isn't the most important thing in life. Love is. I've had the chance to embrace more people with one arm than I ever could with two.” She starts to use her fame to inspire other people. The relationship between the narrator {Bethany} and the reader becomes a strong one as the book turns into Bethany directly explaining how she made the best of her situation. The reader starts to feel the connection and reflect on their own life, and what they personally value. Bethany can even go as far as to serve as an example to the reader, of the correct priorities to have. Throughout the book, Bethany promotes and encourages having a constant positive perspective on life. This is what really helps her after the shark attack. As the reader reads about the internal drama Bethany went through when determining how she was going to move on after the shark attack and how she was going to let her physical ailment effect her future the reader begins to contemplate the essence of positivity. They start to question whether their perspective or current mindset could be hindering to their potential,