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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk, Rick Bundschuh

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way too idealistic
(Naperville, IL United States) November 10, 2004 - 2.0/5 stars

This is an all right book. Pretty quick read because of the font. But I didn't feel all that inspired after reading this like many other people.

I think I was way too annoyed by some of the stuff in the book to feel inspired. I am a Christian and I even feel that God was brought up way too much.

I mean, I understand that God helped her way through her injury but it does not need to be mentioned over and over again.

I only read it because my dad wanted me to. And for people who are non-Christians, this could be an even more annoying read because it's all about God and the girl.

Plus, she is way too naive. There's a lot of things she still has not learned about life. And it shows in some of the book.

Sure, she's very big-hearted but she also needs to realize the reality of things. Maybe in time.. but I guess Hawaii is so separate from the rest of the U.S. that they don't realize all the horrible things going on in our country.

Who knows? Not bad-mouthing Hawaii. They say ignorance is bliss.. too late for me but I guess not too late for Brittany.

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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk, Rick Bundschuh

Customer Review 4 - 6 of 6
4."Inspiring"
(Winter Haven, Fl.) December 29, 2004 - 4.0/5 stars
A very special young lady whose story is touching people all over. It's comforting to know that Bethany's "Ohana" is so big and that they look out for eachother. We on the mainland could learn from them. Get the book you'll be happy you did.
5.Will be interesting to teens
(Katy, TX) May 23, 2005 - 3.0/5 stars
Fourteen year old Bethany Hamilton became a celebrity overnight when a shark bit off her left arm while she was surfing one October morning in 2003. Written in a simple narrative style, Bethany describes her love for... read full review
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6.way too idealistic
(Naperville, IL United States) November 10, 2004 - 2.0/5 stars
This is an all right book. Pretty quick read because of the font. But I didn't feel all that inspired after reading this like many other people. I think I was way too annoyed by some of the stuff in the book... read full review



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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk, Rick Bundschuh
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Gr. 6-9. Readers may not recall the name Bethany Hamilton, but after a glance at the cover photo, they'll recognize her as the girl who lost her arm to a shark while surfing. Hamilton tells her own story, though... read full editorial
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The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in... read full editorial
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" The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater... read full editorial




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