Bethany Hamilton

in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany Hamilton was born into a surfing family. Her mom Cheri and dad Tom were competitive surfers, but retired when they had their third child, Bethany. Bethany and her brothers, Noah and Tim, would go surfing every day. They were homeschooled, so it was not a problem. On October 31st, 2003, at age thirteen, Bethany was out surfing with her friend, Alana, and Alana's father. They were laying on their boards in the water waiting for a wave when Bethany suddenly felt…

Native Hawaiian surfer, Bethany Hamilton, lived by the belief that, “ I can do all things through he who gives me strength”. This motivation as seen in this YouTube video, was necessary after an ordinary Halloween afternoon in 2003 when thirteen-year-old Bethany was surfing. She experienced the dreaded nightmare of the ocean, a shark attack. While the surf was slow and she was lying on her board, she felt an abrupt tug on her left arm. The ocean quickly turned red before she realized her arm was…

Bethany Hamilton With a real comeback story, Bethany Hamilton is constantly surprising the world. She never backs down, no matter what happens. The inspiring Bethany Hamilton, a passionate surfer who, even after a deadly shark attack, went back to the sport she excelled at and made a big difference. She is an American professional surfer, author, and motivational speaker. Bethany is an amazing pro in the sport of surfing, starting at 8 years old. Quickly she was noticed and became sponsored at…

person great. Bethany Hamilton was one of those people who is defined as great. Bethany Hamilton is both brave, and dedicated. Bethany has never given up her dreams even after a shocking yet horrifying incident occurring only at the age of fifteen. Bethany’s story of courage can easily be categorized the same as both “The Myth of Sisyphus” by Albert Camus, and “I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great” by Stephen Spender. Both pieces of literature connect to Bethany Hamilton because…

Tyrel Hinson Bethany HAMILTON It was Halloween 2003.Bethany Hamilton was in her zone surfing. She was looking for a gnarly wave. Out the wave comes a big tiger shark, and her was on her like white on rice. After the attack they rush her to the hospital. She was in phantom pain! Thinking her arm was there. But it wasn’t. Few week later she was ready to back in the water. She trying getting on her board she tried and tried but it didn’t work Her dad said” try it…

serve other and live up to her duties in her church. She is now married and beginning to raise her family despite the missing piece of her. Please welcome my personal hero Bethany Hamilton! Bethany Hamilton lives with her family on the island Kauai, Hawaii. She has two older brothers and her dog Ginger. Her whole family surfs. Bethany was a pro surfer by the time she was 13. She surfed with her best friend since childhood Alana Blanchard. Her family are active…

“Strive to find things to be thankful for, and just look for the good in who you are!” (“Bethany Hamilton Quotes”). These are the words of a very strong person who many look up, too. Bethany Hamilton is a very strong and determined person who many would call their hero, even with her disability. She was raised in a home of surfers and could not bare to lose her surfing. Bethany may have been bitten by a shark and live with no arm but she is a very fierce competitor. She is an individual that…

Bethany Hamilton: Shark Attack In 2003, Bethany Hamilton was attacked by a shark while surfing (Zee 7). An amputation was performed on her arm, which in turn, helped save her life (O’Shel 21). Since the attack, Bethany has regained her life and has inspired many others to continue fighting through their own struggles. When an amputation is performed, many people choose to have a prosthetic limb. An amputation is a procedure that surgically removes all or part of a limb on the body. People who…

Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton Soul Surfer takes place in Kauai, Hawaii. The main character Bethany Hamilton is an extremely devoted, passionate and talented surfer. Her whole family has surfing in their blood, and her whole life revolves around it. Until one day she is involved in a shark attack while surfing and her arm had to be amputated. She now has to live with one arm, as well as keeping up with the pressure of becoming a ‘celebrity’. The main ideas in the text are A character in this…

Thirteen year old girl named Bethany Hamilton was a surfing champ, but one day all that could have changed. On Halloween of 2003 she was surfing with her friend Alana and Alana’s brother Byron as well as their dad Holt. Bethany was a few hundred yards away from the others waiting for a wave. Next, thing you know Holt, Alana, and Byron rushed to help Bethany. Bethany was attacked by a shark. They had to act fast or she could die. Holt got to a reef with Bethany and Alana, while Byron was rushing…