Bethany Hamilton

Should Bethany had given up on surfing? No Bethany shouldn’t have given up on surfing because Bethany’s outcome was a great outcome. She never complained about her arm. She also still respected herself as of who she was. Bethany became even more talented and more acknowledgeable. Bethany’s parents also never downed her for of what she went through. On Halloween October 31, 2003 A young teen aged girl named Bethany Hamilton was in Hawaii surfing on the ocean. She was very prodigious…

In William Zinsser’s “How to Write a Memoir” it gives specific info for memoir writers. He says things like “Be yourself”, “Speak freely”, and “Tell your own story”. I “Soul Surfer” Bethany Hamilton does all these things. In “Soul Surfer” Bethany Hamilton is herself. She loves to surf and does her own thing. In the book it states (page 6) “…lots of girls agonize over what outfit to wear to school or on a date. Me? I always obsess over what bathing suit to put on for a surf.” She even…

Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater coursing through her veins. It does not take a genius to make that inference. Born on the eighth of February, 1990, Bethany Hamilton’s story is known amongst people globally. What started as an ordinary morning for the thirteen year old “soul surfer” as she calls it, escalated to one of the most known shark attacks. It was a morning like any other when Bethany was woken up by her mother Cheri when questioned if she wanted…

February 8, 1990 Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii Siblings- Noah Hamilton (8 years older), Timothy Hamilton (4 years older) Parents- Thomas and Cherilyn Hamilton began competitive surfing at age 8 by age 9 she had earned her first sponsorship. member of the Hanalei Surf Co. team Home schooled May 2003, she won her age group and the open division of Hawaii's Local Motion/Ezekiel Surf Into Summer event she finished second in the open women's division of the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA)…

/ Soul Surfer is an autobiography about Bethany Hamilton who at 13 lost her arm and nearly died by a shark while surfing. Bethany Hamilton was born into a family of avid surfers and was working on making a career of surfing. It was 5:00 A.M. October 21, 2004 when Bethany’s mom came bouncing into wake her up to head out and catch some waves (heat). Bethany was eager to go since the last three days it had been raining and she was unable to surf. They hopped in the car and started to head…

Rise Above both offer different interpretations of overcoming challenges. Bethany Hamilton in Soul Surfer suggests that in order to overcome challenges you must work hard and never give up. On the other hand, Bethany Hamilton in Rise Above leaves readers with the idea of overcoming challenges comes from faith. This is shown through flashbacks, inner thinking, and first person point of view, in both books. Bethany Hamilton shows the theme of overcoming challenges in both her books, Soul Surfer…

people who managed to triumph over adversity and turn their misfortunes into victories and inspirtational story .Bethany Hamilton, one of the most famous surfers worldwide, is one of these people who inspired people with her fortitude , faith , and strength . Her story is a vivid illustration of how one's will and courage can gelp him to get through the hardest times . Bethany Hamilton is a champion surfer as well as an inspirational public speaker . Surfing has been Bethany's passion…

write a memoir. The suggestions the author (Zinsser) gives are as follows: Be yourself, speak freely, and tell your own story. My author, Bethany Hamilton, used the advice that Zinsser suggested in her book entitled “Soul Surfer”. Her life is mostly about surfing, Bethany said that she started surfing at the age of 3 or 4. In “Soul Surfer, Hamilton mainly discusses her love for surfing. She also talks about her mom and dad being surfers as well and how she didn’t care about…

Soul Surfer?" Replied Sarah, "Both are similar!" Alisha responded with disavow, "No, they're two different films." The Blind Side and Soul Surfer are both Hollywood movies that are based on actual events that had happened to Michael Oher and Bethany Hamilton during their teenage years. Furthermore, "The Blind Side" is a 2009 American biographical sports film directed by John Lee Hancock and based on the 2006 book "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis, which describes the true story of Michael Oher,…

difficulties, being creative, and learning to get through it. First, they were facing their obstacles by embracing their difficulties. In the movie ´´ Soul Surfer´´ Bethany Hamilton lost her arm but, learned to embrace that she wouldn´t be the same. Therefore, she learns to accept herself and her new life. In addition, Bethany Hamilton knew that just by having one less of something doesn't mean you can't do the things you love. In ´´ The Story Of My Life,´´ Helen Keller learned a lot from her…